A new service aimed at helping truck, bus and coach fleets to reduce fuel consumption will make its Commercial Vehicle Show debut later this month at the NEC.
Tyres & Retreads
Coach tour operator Parrys International has extended its fleet with three Neoplan Starliner 2 P12 coaches.
Bus & Coach
A UK haulier is opposing the views of the rest of his sector, saying the argument for charging foreign HGVs to use UK roads is "nonsense" and that British consumers and manufacturers will ultimately foot the bill.
Fleet Operating Costs
Logistics business City Link has placed two orders with commercial fleet services company Fraikin for 85 single-deck and 86 double-decker trailers.
Trailers
Irish operator Noone Transport has taken delivery of five S.KO Cool mono-temperature reefers, extending its trailer fleet to 55.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has updated its ATA Roadside accreditation to include a greater focus on safety when working at the roadside.
Maintenance
Mechanical coupling manufacturer Jost will be demonstrating equipment from its four main brands at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May 2014, NEC, Birmingham).
Couplings
Neill & Brown Global Logistics has taken delivery of the first trucks in its fleet renewal programme, two Euro 6 Volvo FH tractors.
Tractor UnitsThe CV Show 2014 will mark the last event to be supported by Crystal Communications and transport industry veteran Bob Sockl.
CV Show
SmartWitness has launched an advanced vehicle journey recorder that it describes as a "game changer", delivering video footage of incidents within 60 seconds.
Fleet Operating Costs
Wholesaler Canim Fruit & Veg has taken delivery of nine Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, the first new vehicles to join its 30-strong fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Coach operator Ellisons Travel has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicle, a MAN Neoplan P20 Tourliner.
Bus & Coach