Logistics and supply chain business Suttons Group has signed a deal with Goodyear that will see KMax tyres fitted to 300 tractor units and 470 trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
Waste management business A1 Group has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 26-tonne Range C, complete with a Whale vacuum tanker for drain and cesspit work across London.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Adnams Brewery has taken delivery of two new-series Volvo FL rigid drays, increasing Volvo’s share of its 28-strong fleet to 50%.
Rigids
The UK’s first dedicated Euro 6 gas-powered Scania tractor unit has now entered service with retail giant Argos, with four more being commissioned later this month.
Alternative Fuels
Commercial vehicle registrations grew 19.5% overall in February, with 40,491 vehicles registered year to date, according to latest figures released by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Sales Figures
Automotive logistics provider Carlson Vehicle Transfer is rolling out a 3G camera solution from Intelligent Telematics, in a bid to minimise insurance costs, reduce accident rates and support driver training.
Telematics
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the long wheelbase version of its Caddy Maxi at the Geneva International Motor Show.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial fuelling business Cameron Forecourt has received UK Weights & Measures certification for its Jigsaw Eclipse fuel island system – paving the way, says the company, for wider use of the system.
Fuel Systems
Refrigerated logistics provider Kestrel Temperature Controlled Services has rolled out the Seven Eye Cool Track remote monitoring system, from Seven Telematics, across much of its fleet.
Telematics
The government has announced a £32 million scheme to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles across the UK during the next five years.
Electric Vehicles
Truck manufacturer Scania (Great Britain) has taken delivery of four 13.6m box body trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, for use in its driver training department.
Driver / People Management
Bus operator Arriva Southern Counties has invested £840,000 in six low-carbon Wrightbus StreetLites for operation in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Bus & Coach