Parcel delivery business UPS has introduced a new line of range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) to its fleets serving Birmingham and Southampton, describing it as “a big breakthrough” for its use of electric vehicles in the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Equestrian shipping agency BBA Shipping & Transport has taken delivery of its first horsebox based on the Scania chassis, citing brand image and whole lifetime costs.
Rigids
Transport and logistics training providers are struggling to complete apprenticeship delivery due to a lack of suitable assessors able to carry out end point assessments (EPAs).
Apprenticeships
Trailer manufacturer and bodybuilder Cartwright has entered into a partnership with Dublin-based TTW, a truck and trailer services business.
Trailers
Equipmake has announced that its new electric bus powertrain is about to enter final testing with Agrale, a Brazil-based commercial vehicle maker.
Electric Vehicles
Municipal vehicle hire business CTS Hire has taken delivery of three 12-tonne GPM Mini refuse collection vehicles from Geesinknorba, citing the vehicle maker’s “compelling” package.
Municipal Vehicles
Dorset-based BV Dairy has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks fitted with Carrier Eco-Drive fridges, supplied on contract hire by Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Panel Systems has announced that it is now the UK distributor for Alucoil’s Larcore aluminium honeycomb panels.
Bodies & Bodywork
Vehicle service and rentals business HB Commercial has expanded its rental fleet with another delivery of Krone Box Liner container carriers, to meet growing demand.
Trailers
Telford-based manufacturer Corbetts the Galvanizers has taken delivery of two MAN TGX vehicles as part of its fleet upgrade strategy, introduced last year.
Tractor Units
IVECO’s parent CNH Industrial is investing in US-based Nikola Corporation, providing financial and service support to ‘industrialise’ production of fuel cell and battery-electric trucks for North America and Europe.
Alternative Fuels
Mercedes-Benz dealer Rygor Commercials has welcomed its 2019 cohort of eight apprentices to its headquarters in Westbury, Wiltshire.
Apprenticeships