Temperature-controlled distribution business Evans European Transport has taken delivery of its first Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, a diesel-electric model which, says the operator, is delivering “very significant” fuel savings.
Green Vehicles
Commercial vehicle operators across Europe are boosting their return on investment in telematics by using the software to deliver much wider benefits than typical fleet management.
Telematics
Fuel duty is raising its head again, with one industry expert suggesting that HGV and van operators may not be impressed by the government’s announcement of grants for bus operators to retrofit NOx reduction technology.
Fuel PricingDespite the current low diesel prices, transport managers can still achieve significant fuel savings if they remain proactive and adopt the right strategies.
Fleet Management Systems
Portable accommodation transport business A Rhodes (Haulage) has taken delivery of a 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs with 85 tonne-metre Effer crane.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Commercial vehicle demand overtook pre-recession levels in 2015, according to figures released yesterday (7 January 2016) by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)..
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Commercial vehicle and automotive trade spares business Fastline Group says it saw an immediate improvement to fleet efficiency when it installed AGM Telematics’ RouteMaster system last year, and is predicting “a fast return on investment”.
Telematics
Dearman has received a boost for its development of clean cold technology, with the announcement today (7 January) of a £16 million injection from investment firm Park Vale Capital.
Emissions Control
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has announced the appointment of Paul Avery as its new managing director.
Trailers
Perth-based fruit and vegetable producer Stewarts of Tayside has updated its refrigerated fleet with 16 Vector 1550 units from Carrier Transicold, citing aftersales support as a key factor in its decision, as well as equipment reliability.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Lubricant supplier Fuchs has released Titan GT1 OW-30, a performance engine oil for vehicles with exhaust after-treatment devices.
Lubricants & Systems
Fresh produce haulier Lancashire Logistics has appointed ATS Euromaster to manage the tyres across its fleet, in a bid to cut tyre-related downtime and boost vehicle availability.
Tyres & Retreads