Tachograph specialist TruTac is to launch a series of new product features at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April), including multi-lingual tachograph analysis and digital signature capture.
Driver / People Management
Budget Car and Van Rental UK has boosted its nationwide rental fleet with the addition of 100 Mercedes-Benz Citans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Pegasus Grab Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FMX 8x4 Tridem – thought to be the first grab truck of its kind in Europe.
Rigids
Iveco appears to have ‘broken ranks’ with the rest of the major truck manufacturers by announcing that it will be the only one showing heavy trucks at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April).
Electric Vehicles
Citroën will unveil its 2016 Berlingo range at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April), with an all-Euro 6 line-up, and will also showcase its upgraded Ready to Run, ready-bodied range of Relay vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Vegetable grower and distributor Huntapac Produce has renewed its tyre management contract with Michelin Solutions for three years, citing reliability, reduced tyre downtime and improved cost management as reasons for the deal.
Tyres & Retreads
Independent commercial vehicle dealer MC Truck and Bus has unveiled a new £180,000 shot-blasting bay at its Hythe, Kent, facility – saying this will enable it to become a “one-stop shop” for CV operators.
Dealerships
Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of a new van for UK urban operations, sporting a range of features to help drivers to comfortably navigate their way through city streets.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Garden and building materials supplier Marshalls is anticipating a 5% reduction in fuel costs this year across its 200-strong fleet, after implementing Webfleet from TomTom Telematics.
Fleet Management Systems
Sentinel Systems says it has upgraded its Auto-braking Radar System for commercial vehicles to incorporate more advanced components.
Road Safety
Temperature-controlled vehicle hire business Freezerent has taken delivery of its 100th refrigerated Mercedes-Benz sprinter, citing the vehicle’s performance and appeal to customers as reasons for the deal.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Northern Ireland’s McGimpsey Removals has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Atego 818, selected following blemish-free performance for 10 years from its predecessor, the Atego 815.
Rigids