Chilled food and drink logistics operator NFT Distribution has taken delivery of 40 Schmitz Cargobull tri-axle refrigerated trailers, part of an ongoing fleet replacement programme.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Liquid, bulk powder and palletised road transport business Abbey Logistics has signed a tyre management deal with Michelin Solutions for its 730 commercial vehicle assets, describing the package as “a perfect fit”.
Tyres & Retreads
Renault Trucks has announced that its Master range is now available with a Euro 6 engine delivering 110 to 170bhp, offered in 2.8- to 4.5-tonne versions.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fiat Professional has released early details of its new light commercial vehicle, called the Talento.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Pikes Coaches has taken delivery of its first new vehicle, a Euro 6 Volvo B11R with Jonckheere bodywork.
Bus & Coach
Freight is the lifeblood of the capital, delivering more than 360,000 tonnes of goods to the city every day – so “simplistic blanket approaches” to transport policies could bring London to its knees.
Road Safety
Scottish haulier Duncan Adams has expanded its fleet with eight more Mercedes-Benz vehicles – six Actros tractors and two Antos rigids – meaning 25% of its 110-strong fleet now bears the Mercedes marque.
Finance & Leasing
Tyre manufacturer Continental has announced a tie-up with telematics business LostNFound, in a deal which sees the ContiPressureCheck tyre pressure monitoring system integrated into the telematics software.
Tyres & Retreads
Network Rail has taken delivery of eight tankers from Whale Tankers, following a tender process in conjunction with rail industry consultancy Hilton Rail Consulting.
Tankers
Bibby Distribution has put six more 13.6m bespoke triple-deck curtainsiders into service on its contract with Unipart Rail, after a trial with one of the trailers was shown to deliver increased load capacity and improved fuel efficiency.
Trailers
Renault Trucks UK is showcasing a 32-tonne Range C packed with safety features at the fifth Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) event today (23 March), at ExCeL London.
Road Safety
Bulk excavation and muck shift business Penfold Verrall has expanded its 30-strong fleet with a repeat order for six Iveco Trakker Hi-Road 8x4 tippers.
Rigids