Haulier Dixon International has switched to Michelin X Line Energy tyres across its fleet, after a trial revealed it could cut its fuel bill by more than 5% – a saving tht amounts to more than its annual tyre bill.
Tyres & Retreads
Shell has partnered with telematics specialist Omnitracs Europe to expand its Shell FuelSave Partner solution. The new offering combines Shell's fuel management services with Omnitrac's fleet management capability in a single telematics unit.
Fleet Management Systems
Baumann is launching a range of 120V electric side-loaders, which deliver the same travel and lift speeds as its diesel-powered units, but with lower operational costs for users.
Forklift Trucks
Solus Coaches has extended its fleet with two new Scania Irizar vehicles, including its first Euro 6 coach.
Bus & Coach
Concrete contractor JR Allen & Son has acquired a Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Arocs 3243B concrete mixer, after the performance of his 6x4 Axor convinced owner-operator Tom Allen to replace his existing 8x4 truck.
Concrete Mixers
Cement and ready-mixed concrete supplier Cemex is upgrading 30 vehicles in its distribution fleet with DAF CF85 460 Euro 5 tractor units.
Tractor Units
Coach tour operator Edwards Coaches has upgraded lifting equipment at its Welsh depots with Stertil Koni ST1075FSF electro-hydraulic mobile column lifts.
Lifting Equipment
Animal feed manufacturer JG Pears has taken delivery of one of the first new series Volvo FMX rigids in the UK, bringing the total of Volvo trucks in its 33-strong fleet to 24.
Rigids
Container movement business Buckley Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 DAF CF FTG 6x2 tractors, which it will operate for up to eight years on its contracts with major shipping lines.
Tractor Units
Traction haulage firm Myers Group has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicles, two Renault Range T460.26 TML E6 6x2 tractor units.
Tractor Units
Pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has cut fuel costs and boosted service levels, after implementing a real-time routing and scheduling solution from Magenta Technology.
Telematics
Iveco and Goodyear have signed a deal that will see KMax and FuelMax tyres fitted to all Iveco Stralis trucks.
Tyres & Retreads