Accident repair centre D Gawthrope ACR has become the first business in the UK to invest in the new Haweka CMC4000 frame measurement system.
Bodyshop Equipment
Lincolnshire haulier Denby Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x4 heavy haulage tractor unit, fitted with an 80 tonne-metre crane. The equipment is plated for operations at up to 120 tonnes gcw.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Northern Ireland government's introduction this week of new legislation to tackle fuel fraud, calling it "good news for the freight industry".
Commercial fleet services business Fraikin has placed a £6 million order for 135 Mercedes-Benz Atego 7.5-tonne trucks to add to its 1,000-strong rental fleet.
Rigids
Whole vehicle testing is the best way to ensure air quality improvements from hybrid buses and HGVs – which may not be as green as originally thought.
Alternative Fuels
DAF is the first truck manufacturer to offer Goodyear Kmax and Fuelmax tyres as standard on its vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is voicing its support for the launch of a single standard for construction vehicles in London to improve cyclist safety.
Road Safety
MAN is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to introduce Euro 6 chassis for fire engines, with the new vehicles now introduced in Austria and Germany.
Green Vehicles
Designer bathroom firm Crosswater has become one of the first UK operators to take the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, adding three Sprinter 313 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to its 30-strong fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Shell has introduced an ultrasonic fuel sensor option for Shell FuelSave Partner, its fuel management telematics system for heavy goods vehicles.
Telematics
Fiat Professional has been named Green Van Manufacturer of the Year 2013, with its Fiorino picking up City Van of the Year for the second year running.
Green Vehicles
Cornish Isuzu dealer T Harvey & Sons is reporting record sales for 2013, with 118 new trucks sold and one month still to go.
Tractor Units