Trailer manufacturer Paneltex Martrans has developed a new walking floor trailer, which can carry up to 40% more payload than typical eight-wheel tippers.
Trailers
Parcel delivery firm AJG Parcels has acquired 30 Volkswagen Crafter vans, as part of an upgrade of its fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
McBurney Transport is marking its forthcoming 50th anniversary with an order for a Scania Golden Griffin, the limited edition truck being produced by Scania to celebrate its own 50-year anniversary of operation in the UK.
Tractor Units
A leading transport lawyer has joined the governing body of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), the umbrella organisation of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE).
People
Whale Tankers is showcasing its latest continuous dirty water recycler, the Urban Recycler, at this week's Tank-Ex event (29-30 May, Harrogate).
Tankers
Volkswagen enthusiasts have their ear to the ground this week at the Wörthersee GTI festival (28-31 May 2014), where VW Commercial Vehicles is unveiling its Amarok Power concept – with a 5,000-watt portable sound system, one of the loudest ever built.
Off Roaders
Outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Countrywide Farmers has extended its fleet with two Euro 6 Volvo FH-500 XL tractor units, as well as a Euro 5 FH and a Euro 5 FL truck.
Tractor Units
Lifting equipment manufacturer Stertil Koni has launched a new heavy-duty transmission jack which can lift loads of up to 1,000kg.
Lifting EquipmentStrong demand continues across the EU for commercial vehicles, with registrations for April up by 5.1%, the eighth consecutive monthly increase.
Bus & Coach
Boiler manufacturer Vaillant is replacing its 230-strong fleet of Transit vans with the new Transit Custom.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Haulage business Bartrums has extended its 150-strong fleet with 20 Euro 6 Mercedes New Actros units equipped with optional fuel-saving features, and is describing the results as "exceptional".
Tippers
Commercial vehicle repair centre Graycoll Truck 'n' Trailer is implementing r2c Online, a web-based compliance management solution, to cut administration and help it deliver better service to its fleet customers.
Repair & Maintenance