McAuliffe Civil Engineering has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 Renault Range K heavy construction trucks – four K430.32 8x4 trucks with steel tipping bodies.
Rigids
MAN Truck & Bus UK is boosting its presence on Merseyside with the appointment of a new dealer, MTC Northwest.
Dealerships
Transport operator Turners has put five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units into operation at the Daventry International Rail Terminal for its contract with global shipping business OOCL.
Tractor Units
The Paccar MX-11 Euro 6 engine has picked up an innovation prize, with judges describing it as "a great example of modern engine development".
Engine/Transmission Management
ATS Euromaster has placed £7 million of initial orders for winter tyres to meet demand, as fleets begin to move to winter tyres this month.
Tyres & Retreads
An EU directive requiring member states to set targets for alternative fuel stations has been welcomed by Gasrec, which is calling it "an extremely positive development".
Alternative Fuels
Sector skills council Skills for Logistics – which represents the freight logistics sector – has launched the Standard For Excellence Driver CPC, a scheme to recognise training providers that deliver high quality training.
Driver CPC
A cash and carry business has been disqualified from operating vehicles after being called to a public inquiry for the second time this year.
Transport CPC
Wrights Group will be unveiling its new Double Deck range, including the Wrightbus StreetDeck, at next month's Euro Bus Expo Show ( NEC, Birmingham, 4 to 6 November).
Bus & Coach
Municipal vehicle hire business Go Plant has ordered 54 DAF LF sweepers, selecting the vehicles for their reliability, operating costs and, it says, feedback from customers.
Municipal Vehicles
Coach operator Abbey Travel has extended its fleet with a Euro 6 Volvo B11R coach, with Sunsundegui SC7 body.
Bus & Coach
An energy recovery system for buses inspired by Formula 1 technology is among the shortlisted entries announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) for its 2014 Award for Automotive Innovation.
Engine/Transmission Management