Verizon Connect has announced the launch of Engine Connect, a diagnostic tool designed for light commercial vehicles.
Telematics
Kettering Borough Council has taken delivery of a new fleet of 35 vehicles for its shared waste, recycling, grounds and cleansing service with Corby Borough Council.
Finance & Leasing
Metal recycling business EMR is celebrating an early win from its driver apprenticeship scheme, launched last year, with its first candidate completing the practical training.
Apprenticeships
Wrexham-based waste management business ASH Group is reporting savings of £20,000 per annum, after switching to a fuel management solution from Certas Energy.
Fleet Operating Costs
Bed manufacturer Relyon has taken delivery of 12 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 1843 4x2 tractor units, supplied on a five-year contract hire from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
IVECO Retail’s Farnborough facility has achieved IRTE Workshop Accreditation – the first dealership in the group to be awarded this status.
Workshop
Scania (Great Britain) has appointed Remit Group to deliver technical and non-technical apprenticeship programmes across the truck maker’s dealership network.
Apprenticeships
Cornwall-based Combellack Vehicle Recyclers has taken delivery of two 26-tonne Volvo FM car transporters – the first in the UK to be fitted with fully galvanised eight-car salvage bodywork, by Belle Trailers.
Car Transporters
Volvo Trucks has announced the introduction of the Volvo FH with I-Save option, promising fuel savings of up to 7% for long-haul operators.
Engine/Transmission Management
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a range of off-the-shelf pre-bodied rigids and tractor units, cutting delivery times to customers from months to days.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Cardiff Container Link has taken delivery of five DAF XF 530 tractors, supplied by Asset Alliance Group on a two-year, full maintenance contract hire agreement.
Finance & Leasing
Northern Irish business SDC Truck & Trailer Parts has its first branch in England, with a new facility opening this week (4 March) in Warrington.
Vehicle Parts