Robert Peel, who pioneered the use of onboard data recorders at Surrey Police, is now project consultant for emergency services for MiX Telematics.
Telematics
German fleet Spedition Bartkowiak, which recently tested Goodyear Fuelmax tyres under “practical conditions”, claims that it achieved savings of up to 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres.
Tyres & Retreads
BT Fleet has taken delivery of 22 bespoke Euro 6 DAF LF 150 FA 7.5-tonners to use as lightweight pole erection units (PEUs) for its Openreach infrastructure division.
Chassis
Online flower business FlowerBX has taken delivery of a fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to deliver blooms to its customers in London.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Scottish operator Enviro-Clean says its latest mobile vacuum cleaning vehicle, based on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs chassis, is proving a gritty performer in terms of robust build quality.
Waste Management
Easymix Concrete has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL-210 4x2 12-tonner fitted with a Schwing Stetter SP500 groundline concrete pump capable of placing 50m3 of ready-mix concrete per hour.
Concrete Mixers
There’s a new single telephone number for Scania Driver Training Services and Scania OnBoard – Scania’s telematics service – at 03454 507735.
Driver / People Management
London-based operator O’Donovan Waste Disposal is trialling a Mercedes-Benz Econic skip lorry as part of the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) programme.
Road Safety
Horsebox manufacturer Bloomfields has chosen the Renault Master chassis for its premium Legacy horsebox range.
Chassis
Airport terminal transfer service firm OmniServ has contracted ATS Euromaster to handle tyre management for its fleet of 28 passenger transfer buses at Heathrow Airport.
Tyres & Retreads
Ryder is reporting significant cost savings after expanding its relationship with Bridgestone two years ago to a ‘strategic partnership’ level, to raise standards, cut tyre waste and boost fleet uptime.
Tyres & Retreads
Retailer Heron Foods has taken delivery of five Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros, after its earlier order in March of two Actros units performed well on fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability for high street deliveries.
Tractor Units