Highways contractor WJ Roadmarkings has taken delivery of four Euro 6 DAF LF220 trucks, as part of an order of 10 for its specialist fleet.
Rigids
Commercial vehicle registrations rose by 12.6% in May to 27,198, boosted by the van sector's return to growth after stagnating the previous month.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Gasrec, supplier of liquefied gas to the transport sector, is welcoming the European Union's new strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles, calling it "a very positive move".
Alternative Fuels
Commercial freight operator Ferryspeed has taken delivery of four Euro 6 DAF LF220 16-tonne trucks to transport fresh and frozen food from Channel Island ports to hotels and retailers across Jersey and Guernsey.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A revised EU directive on the weights and dimension of trucks has been welcomed by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), which is describing it as "a unique opportunity" to cut emissions from heavy commercial vehicles.
European Commission
A 40-foot (60-metre) electric bus has successfully completed the US Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) new model bus testing programme at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center.
Electric Vehicles
Citroën has announced the pricing for its new Relay range, allowing orders to be placed prior to the 1 July 'on sale' date.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tautliner and bulk haulage specialist Cooper Buckley has taken delivery of three Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.480BLS 6x2 tractor units, with a further vehicle on option for delivery later in the year.
Tractor Units
Roofing supplier Donaldson Timber Engineering has awarded a five-year contract to Alltruck to manage the transport operation for its Ilkeston, Derbyshire depot.
Driver / People Management
Haulier Ross Garrett Transport has taken delivery of three Euro 6 Volvo 6x2 tractors, the first Volvo trucks to go into operation in the family-owned company for 20 years.
Tractor Units
Could a small liquid nitrogen-powered engine have a big impact on temperature controlled transport operators' running costs? John Challen finds out
Alternative Fuels
Workshop equipment is not all the same – and neither are the firms that sell and service it. Brian Tinham reviews some of the more useful offerings seen at last month's CV Show
Diagnostic Equipment