Williams Transport Services, part of the Williams Shipping Group, has put six top-specification Euro 6 DAF XF tractors into operation this month on its specialist logistics and general haulage work.
Tractor Units
An 18-tonne Mercedes Actros with fast-access curtainslider body by Bevan Group is the latest addition to the fleet of Scottish drinks manufacturer AG Barr.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Stagecoach UK Bus has placed a £7.3 million order for its first Euro 6 Optare Solo vehicles.
Bus & Coach
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) specialist Autogas is calling on the UK government to “rectify its investment removal mistakes of the past” to help the country meet its low-carbon commitments.
Alternative Fuels
Waste management firm Enviro-Clean (Scotland) has taken delivery of a bespoke Whale Tankers Kaiser-Whale continuous water recycling truck – and branded the tanker to support two leading charities.
Municipal Vehicles
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk-based haulier Hewicks Haulage has taken delivery of two Volvo FH-540 6x2 tractors, with XL Globetrotter cabs and I-Shift automated transmissions.
Tankers
Logistics and warehousing operator Moody Haulage is reporting a huge boost to productivity and double-digit fuel savings since implementing a telematics solution from Masternaut.
Telematics
Network Rail has placed an order with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for more than 300 vehicles, including Amaroks and Transporters.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tyre manufacturer Hankook has picked up a top design award for the SmartFlex AH31, its all-season truck and bus tyre.
Tyres & Retreads
A group of delegates from the Confederation of Passenger Transport recently visited Irizar’s coach factory in northern Spain, where its Integral i6, i4 and PB coaches are built.
Bus & Coach
Mercedes-Benz UK has announced that Mike Belk will be managing director for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 May, replacing Michael Kamper.
People
Waste management and aggregates company Chambers Waste Group has invested in a centralised fuelling system, from Cameron Forecourt, to amalgamate fuel monitoring and management across three sites.
Fleet Management Systems