Construction contractor FM Conway has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz tipper grabs based on the low-entry Econic chassis, which offers major safety advantages compared to conventional trucks.
Tippers
Transport and distribution business Moran Logistics has taken delivery of 50 new MAN TGX tractors and says it will be adding a further 80 to its fleet in 2016.
Tractor Units
The AA has placed an order with Ford for more than 550 Transit Custom and Courier vans, taking its total order for the Transit Custom to almost 850 in the two years since the vehicle was launched.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A pub landlord is helping his regulars to get home safely this Christmas, by driving them in a seven-seater Nissan e-NV200 Combi.
Electric Vehicles
Renault Trucks UK has followed up its recent awards to 2014 and 2015 apprentices with an announcement that it is to create an additional 30 apprenticeships as part of its 2016 scheme expansion.
Apprenticeships
T Christie & Son Transport has taken delivery of a TopUsed MAN TGX 26.480, with special livery and a commemorative plate to mark 10 years in business.
Tractor UnitsOperators need to take steps to ensure they do not fall victim to crime during the festive period, with workshops and offices remaining empty.
Standards & Practices
Commercial vehicle fleet buyers could be wasting money by specifying unnecessary aerodynamic add-ons for their trailers and, instead, they should go for lighter chassis.
Trailers
Commercial vehicle rental business Fraikin has specified Carrier Transicold refrigeration units for more than 30 new temperature-controlled vehicles joining its fleet – part of a wider £13m rental fleet investment.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Renault dealer Sparks Commercial Services has extended its network by acquiring Complete Commercials, in Swindon,.
Dealerships
Machinery and plant haulage business Demplant has taken delivery of its first Volvo, an FH16-650 double-drive 6x4 tractor, plated for STGO operation at up to 100 tonnes gcw.
Tractor Units
Gasrec is calling on the government to introduce a range of low-cost measures to boost the take up of natural gas-powered vehicles.
Alternative Fuels