Temperature-controlled distribution operator Samworth Brothers has taken delivery of 18 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 tractors, with fuel performance and residual values clinching the deal.
Tractor Units
Goodyear has announced that it will continue its support of charity Transaid, with financial backing for another year and a second bicycle ambulance for an anti-malaria programme in Zambia.
Tyres & Retreads
Manchester-based Swans Travel has taken delivery of two Elitei coaches from the Plaxton range, declaring the vehicles to be “a statement of intent” of its luxury offer for sports clients.
Bus & Coach
West Midlands-based BJS Home Delivery has expanded its transport business with ten new Volvo FH tractor units, ordered after positive performance from the operator’s first Volvo trucks, delivered last April.
Tractor Units
Culina Logistics has taken delivery of a custom-designed low height double-deck refrigerated trailer from Cartwright, for use on a delivery route to a large supermarket customer in Ireland.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Emergency clean-up company CleanSafe has implemented a complete workforce management solution from BigChange, and says the efficiency savings extend to £1 million per year.
Fleet Management SystemsTransport Engineer’s newsroom is now closed for the Christmas period.
People
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has published two new guides containing advice on fuel management and winter driving.
Road Safety
Grundy & Co Excavations has taken delivery of its first DAF 8x4 tippers, after positive performance from a demonstrator vehicle.
Tippers
EU environment ministers agreed new CO2 standards for HGVs yesterday (20 December), which are described as “very ambitious” by ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
Emissions Control
Kane Group has taken delivery of three MAN vehicles fitted with Harsh hookloaders for its subsidiary Gaywood.
Lifting Equipment
Kettering Borough Council has renewed its contract with Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) for a further nine years and has ordered new vehicles to operate on its newly merged operation with Corby Borough Council.
Finance & Leasing