Stagecoach Group has awarded a contract to Alexander Dennis (ADL) for 314 new vehicles, as part of the group’s annual competitive tender process.
Bus & Coach
Commercial fuel delivery firm Mini-Tankers has taken delivery of a new DAF CF drawbar vehicle – the first of its type in the operator’s all-rigid fleet.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s confirmation of a new Thames Crossing, but is warning that the 10-year timescale could mean there is little or no effect on traffic congestion.
Road Safety
Tesco is trialling Carrier Transicold multi-temperature refrigeration units, which run on hydro-electric power generated by the truck’s Euro 6 engine.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Steel fencing manufacturer IAE has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors – the first Mercedes vehicles to join its 20-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Brewery Greene King has taken delivery of nine DAF CF trucks as part of a new six-year leasing deal with Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Global transport and distribution business XPO Logistics has signed a multi-million euro contract with Renault Trucks for a further two years.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The director of a Welsh haulage firm has been disqualified for one year after the traffic commissioner for Wales found she had manipulated the system to allow her business to continue without adhering to licence undertakings.
Transport CPC
European transport business De Rijke has signed a deal with Michelin Solutions to manage the tyres for its fleet of 160 tractor units and 660 trailers based in The Netherlands, Belgium and UK.
Tyres & Retreads
Leasing business Arval has announced that the first successful candidates to complete its new van training course will be presented with their certificates at this month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Finance & Leasing
Fresh and frozen food wholesaler Deliserve has taken delivery of two DAF and three Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as part of a new contract hire agreement with Fraikin.
Finance & Leasing
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK is reporting a record start to 2017, with van registrations for the first quarter up by 18% on the same period last year.
Light Commercial Vehicles