Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has acquired specialist supplier PG Reeves – spreading Bevan's reach for its dry freight box and curtainside bodies into the drinks industry.
Rigids
Staffordshire-based Gilvar Lining, which marks lines on roads, car parks, sports grounds and the like, says it has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint by buying a new, low-emission 3.5-tonne Mercedes Sprinter.
Emissions Control
The 2009/2010 Winter Tyre Guide from Continental Tyres has been updated to include new winter laws that have been imposed in Sweden concerning light commercials, heavy trucks, and coaches.
Tyres & Retreads
The impressive low unladen weight of the Renault Master was reason enough for Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services to add 15 of the vehicles to its 200-strong fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Keen to harness the potential of a show that appeals squarely to transport engineers, technicians and fleet managers, CV Operator Show organiser Crystal Communications says it is focusing on workshops.
Maintenance
Safe transportation of loads is to be the main focus of a spot check campaign due to run this month and throughout March.
Road Safety
TruckProtect has launched what it is calling the world's first fuel anti-spill valve (ASV) for its anti-syphon product, NeckIt. Available as a retrofit copmonent, the new spring-loaded valve is more effective at preventing spillage, due to the rapid response of the closure system, according to the company.
Road Safety
Commercial vehicle retreads look set to reach even higher quality standards, following Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres' investment in £150,000 worth of twin-headed, automatic buffing machine for its retread tyre casings.
Tyres & Retreads
Onspot – the automatic tyre chain system used on emergency vehicles – is now being offered for gritters and other essential service trucks.
Road SafetyFormer Volkwagen man Peter Butler has joined Lombard as development director of the strategic accounts team. In his new role, Butler will be responsible for handling Lombard's major fleet customers, such as British Gas, Ikea and the AA.
People
Roberts Bakery reckons it has improved control over its 70-strong fleet delivering bread and pastry products throughout the UK, following installation of Masternaut Three X's web-based vehicle tracking service – and is now set to cut fuel costs.
Telematics
MoT testing in the Newmarket area is now available up to midnight, thanks to a development by local Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van.
VOSA Testing