Renfrewshire-based operator A&D Logistics has acquired its first Mercedes-Benz vehicle, following a three-marque trial in which the Mercedes-Benz Actros came top on fuel efficiency, reliability and driver appeal.
Tractor Units
Go-Ahead Ireland has taken delivery of three new Enviro200 single-deckers, from Alexander Dennis (ADL), for a newly acquired contract from the country’s National Transport Authority (NTA).
Bus & Coach
Utility, drainage and survey business Subscan UDS has implemented the BigChange mobile operations solution, replacing five other systems and leading to a 30% saving in administration time.
Driver / People Management
Hydraulic excavator attachment supplier Astra Attachment Solutions has taken delivery of 16 Isuzu rigid trucks as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Rigids
Telematics supplier Teletrac Navman is partnering with logistics software provider Stream to deliver what is described as “a compelling offering” for transport operators.
Fleet Management Systems
Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group is now offering a five-year warranty on its entire range of bodies for trucks and vans.
Bodies & Bodywork
RD Williams & Sons Haulage has signed a five-year deal with Goodyear for its Total Mobility package, covering tyres, maintenance, breakdown services and digital solutions.
Tyres & Retreads
Vehicle Weighing Solutions (VWS) has launched a new solution combining real-time weight data with vehicle recognition for improved site security.
Road Legal
Supply chain logistics business Fowler Welch has teamed up with Bandvulc, a Continental subsidiary, to carry out tyre trials at Millbrook to evaluate the fuel performance benefits of low rolling resistance tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Container logistics business Pentalver is tapping into the full range of products and services offered by Bridgestone, declaring the tyre maker to be “as good, if not better” than every competitor.
Tyres & Retreads
Mobile diagnostic and screening solutions provider InHealth has taken delivery of three Volvo FH tractors, which are undergoing in-service performance trials with two vehicles from another manufacturer.
Tractor Units
In what is claimed to be a world first for the bus market, Pailton Engineering has launched an electronic memory steering column.
Bus & Coach