Dolphin Transport has added three new DAF CF 310 FA 18-tonne rigids to its fleet in Nottingham, following positive experience with a used CF demonstrator acquired last year.
Rigids
Automotive logistics business Vantec Europe has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks, four 6x2 push-axle Volvo FM13-450 tractor units, sourced through the Volvo Used Truck Centre (Economy) in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
Tractor Units
Earthmoving and aggregates business Neal Soil Suppliers has taken delivery of nine MAN TGS tippers since the start of this year – prompted initially by a one-off hire of a MAN, which has resulted in 95% of its fleet now sporting the marque.
Rigids
Burnley-based Express Freight Solutions has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicles, two 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors – and managing director Mark Jones is now planning to use the new vehicles to incentivise his drivers.
Driver / People Management
A fleet of hydrogen-powered buses, vans and cars were on show in Aberdeen on Friday (18 March) as part of an event to promote the city as a viable hydrogen transport hub.
Alternative Fuels
Fleet managers are being urged to check the details of their insurance renewals – choosing the cheapest quote could be a false economy, with inadequate protection resulting in “commercial suicide”.
Fleet Operating Costs
Hannah Foods has taken delivery of five 7.5-tonne Isuzu Forward trucks, citing improved payload as the clincher for the deal.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Three Volvo trucks are leaving Gothenburg today (18 March) for the first phase of their journey in the European Truck Platooning Challenge.
Standards & Practices
Dennis Eagle is launching an urban skiploader vehicle aimed at the construction market, packed with features to boost safety for vulnerable road users.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Renault Trucks is launching a new version of the Range T this week, promising a 2% fuel efficiency boost – 5% if optional features are used – and increased payload.
Truck Aerodynamics
WheelRight has announced that it will be showcasing its latest tyre pressure monitoring solution at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April).
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo Trucks is extending its I-Shift automated transmission range with the addition of crawler gears, designed to help precise manoeuvring of heavy trucks.
Transmissions