US-based telematics business GreenRoad Technologies is expanding its UK presence with an office in Leeds.
Telematics
Foodservice wholesaler Bidvest 3663 has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks, after a trial of an 18-tonner delivered better fuel efficiency than its fleet average.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle hire business Fraikin is partnering with telematics provider Masternaut to roll out a telematics package, called mySmartFleet, to all existing and new hire vehicles.
Telematics
Automotive filtration business MANN+HUMMEL is launching a campaign to remind workshop managers of the long-term benefits of using quality components.
Filtration Equipment & Systems
Portable toilet business Dial-A-Loo has extended its vehicle fleet with a Euro 6 MAN TGM 6x2 rear steer.
Rigids
More trailer and tanker manufacturers will be exhibiting at the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April at the NEC, Birmingham) than at any other of the events since the pre-recession show in 2008, according to the organisers.
Trailers
Chilled food logistics provider NFT has selected the Jost fifth wheel to be fitted to all 65 Volvo vehicles specified in the past year.
Fifth Wheels
Microlise has announced that Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, will take to the stage as keynote speaker at the Microlise Transport Conference 2015, taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 20 May.
Driver / People Management
Cory Environmental is three years into an eight-year contract with 54 Isuzu rigid trucks and says the vehicles are still delivering on all counts for its contract with Cornwall Council.
Municipal Vehicles
A new series Volvo FH16-550, Euro 6 6x4 heavy-haulage tractor unit, plated for STGO CAT 3 operation up to 150-tonnes gcw, has entered service with Northbank Demolition Company.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
As part of expansion plans since the company was acquired by Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, trailers firm TIP Trailer Services UK has relocated its Leeds branch to a new facility adjacent to the M62/A1 intersection, at Knottingley in Yorkshire.
Trailers
Electrical services contractor Mimram Site Services has cut fuel costs by 10%, reduced speeding and cut insurance premiums, after implementing the Masternaut telematics solution across its 58-strong fleet.
Telematics