Scania has announced a clutch of coach deals, signed at last week's Euro Bus Expo event (NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
Brewery Marston's has taken delivery of an Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigid for its operation in the south west, where the vehicle's compact footprint is enabling deliveries to sites with restricted access.
Rigids
A new payment system for the Dartford Crossing will come into effect on 30 November. The Highways Agency has announced that final cash payments will be taken at 10pm on 29 November, with a new remote payment system coming into effect the following day.
Standards & PracticesAt next week's EuroTier 2014 event (Hanover, 11-14 November), ExxonMobile will be exhibiting its Mobile Pegasus range of natural gas engine oils.
Lubricants & Systems
Commercial vehicle registrations for 2014 have passed the 300,000 mark, with demand up 27% in October, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
West Coast Sea Products has taken delivery of its first Schmitz Cargobull rigid reefer, after the trailer manufacturer was able to supply a custom-built body, assembled by West Midlands-based Bevan Group, within eight weeks.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Construction operator Lemon Groundwork Solutions has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Street rigid.
Rigids
Distribution and warehousing business Harrison Solway has taken delivery of six Profi Liner curtainsider trailers, from Krone, to meet increased demand for pallet transport services.
Trailers
Emergency plumbing business Dyno Plumbing Scotland has ordered 17 Volkswagen Caddy vans as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fish supplier King Foods has extended its 18-strong, Mercedes-Benz-only van fleet with two more Sprinters.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Disagreements with rental companies about vehicle condition could soon be a thing of the past, with the launch of a new app from Dawsonrentals Truck & Trailer.
Trailers
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, as the management truism goes. Brian Tinham talks to three very different operators about how they prepare their fleets for winter
Personal Protective Equipment