Plant hire business One Call Hire is anticipating saving 15% on fuel with six new tri-axle step frame trailers, fitted with fold-forward ramps.
Trailers
Edbro has boosted the maximum load of its CX range of combined ram and tank tipping cylinders from 32 tonnes to 52 tonnes, in a move aimed at extending the product's global appeal.
Tipping Gear
Workshop supplies business Europart is extending its range of lubricants to cover a wider variety of engine technologies.
Lubricants & Systems
Company car and van drivers can take advantage of a free brake check from ATS Euromaster.
Brakes & Braking Systems
TNT Express has taken delivery of 69 Iveco Eurocargo trucks –its firs t for many years – and is now evaluating these against other marques for its multi-drop urban distribution operation.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bus operator Go North East has selected Stertil Koni to supply all vehicle lifting equipment for its new £8.5 million depot at Gateshead Riverside.
Lifting Equipment
Transport and logistics business Freight Movement has taken delivery of four Euro 6 Range T 460 6x2 tractor units, the first Renault Range Ts to go into operation in Wales.
Tractor Units
Heavy haulage firm Ruttle Plant has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x4 double-drive tractor unit, after being convinced of the merits of the range with two Classic FH trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Businesses with a low-carbon solution for the road transport sector demonstrated their products at Cleantech Innovate last week – an event designed to match high-tech companies with investors.
Alternative Fuels
Italian manufacturer Isoli has launched a new truck-mounted boom, which UK distributor Access Platform Sales (APS) will be demonstrating around the UK at roadshows from 3 March 2014.
Lifting & Handling
Bodybuilder Thompsons has ordered two dynamic weighbridges from Axtec to enable it to comply with the forthcoming EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) regulations.
Whole Vehicle Type ApprovalThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement by UK and Irish governments that they will introduce a marker to help tackle fuel fraud.
VOSA Prohibitions