Forklift truck specialist Robert Walker Haulage has ordered four new curtainsider step frame trailers from Cartwright to transport forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment around the UK.
Trailers
Kwik Fit is fitting cameras across its 200-strong fleet of mobile vans, to prevent fraudulent insurance claims and to further boost fleet efficiency.
Telematics
Dutch haulier HN Post & Zonen has taken delivery of the country’s first DAF XF106 trucks to be fitted with Xlite and Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Rochester-based R Swain Group has extended its fleet with 20 DAF CF 460 FTG Space Cabs, to meet growing demand for its services.
Tractor Units
The chairman and founder of retail logistics operator Clipper Logistics, Steven Parkin, has won an award for outstanding achievement from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
People
Food wholesaler Philip Dennis Foodservice is reporting fuel savings of £38,000 in the first three months since installing Fleetmatics’ Reveal mobile workforce solution across its 96-strong fleet.
Telematics
Bus operator Konectbus is deploying a new Britannia automated wash system at its Dereham depot, in Norfolk, to keep its extended fleet in pristine condition.
Bus & Coach
Transport and distribution firm JS Highfield has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-500 high chassis 6x2 tractor, to meet growing demand for deliveries to farms.
Tractor Units
More government support is needed to boost apprenticeships in the logistics sector, including extending loans beyond the age of 24 to fund licence acquisition.
Apprenticeships
Goodyear has teamed up with MAN to become the truck manufacturer’s exclusive tyre partner for its MAN ProfiDrive driver training initiative across Europe.
Tyres & Retreads
Renault Trucks has chosen Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres as standard for its 6x2 T-series Optifuel truck, after positive results from on-road testing.
Tyres & Retreads
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has announced that Kevin Richardson FCILT has been appointed as chief executive.
People