Fletcher Access has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, with the all-terrain vehicle replacing three vehicles used by the operator to perform the same duties.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Operators are being urged to consider fuel efficiency when specifying accessories on a new truck.
Fleet Operating Costs
Courier business JMHC Logistics has expanded its Ctrack telematics solution, fitting tracking technology to an additional 150 vans used for last-mile deliveries.
Telematics
Haulage contractor H&L Transport is reporting “outstanding” results since switching to a Continental-only policy from another premium tyre brand.
Tyres & Retreads
Stairlift and loading systems supplier Stannah is reporting savings of almost £280,000 in fleet maintenance costs, despite increasing its fleet size by 19%.
Fleet Management Systems
Autoglass has won a three-year deal to provide vehicle glass repair and replacement services to Eddie Stobart.
Windscreens, Windows / Equipment
Bridgestone Europe has completed its acquisition of digital fleet solutions provider TomTom Telematics for €910 million, with the deal having secured regulator, shareholder and works council approval.
Tyres & Retreads
Woodall Nicholson Holdings has purchased Scarborough-based JM Engineering and Promech Solutions, adding to its portfolio of vehicle suppliers which includes Mellor Coachcraft and Treka Bus.
Bus & Coach
Land recovery and recycling business Escrick Environmental Services (EES) has added the first street cleansing vehicle to its fleet, a Renault Trucks Range D16 4X2 R Sweeper 250 E6.
Rigids
County Leitrim-based Archway Products has fitted its Roadmaster road repair machinery bodywork to a new Volvo FL rigid – the first time the operator has fitted this body to the FL.
Rigids
Irish operator Matthews Coaches has taken delivery of its first double-deck Plaxton Panorama, boosting capacity on a daily route between Dundalk and Dublin.
Bus & Coach
Traffic management business A Cones will take delivery of the first of a ten-strong order of new impact protection vehicles (IPVs) next week, at the Traffex 2019 event (NEC, Birmingham; 2-4 April).
Bodies & Bodywork