Commercial vehicle business MV Commercial has expanded into a multi-million pound “super site” in Airdrie, after its largest ever investment into the site formerly owned by TOM Vehicle Rental.
Dealerships
Alliance Electronics has rebranded to Alliance Transport Technologies (ATT) to better reflect the company’s expanded range of aftermarket services for the bus, coach and commercial vehicle sector.
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, has announced the successful outcome of a case against Agri Plant MS Ultra, a 15W/40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil made by Aztec Oils.
Lubricants & Systems
Manufacturer-owned car dealership Robins & Day is rolling out Ctrack Online across its nationwide parts distribution operation, after evaluating three potential telematics systems to improve visibility and control for its 97-strong van fleet.
Telematics
Agricultural operator T Shepperson Contracting has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Unimog and is predicting “massive savings”, with the Unimog already saving £1,200 per month on diesel compared to the vehicle it replaced.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Coach operator Travellers Choice has placed an order for seven more Volvo B11R vehicles with Jonckheere bodywork, describing it as the “winning formula” for its fleet.
Bus & Coach
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has retrofitted its fleet of road sweepers with a bespoke auto-stop reverse radar system from Innovative Safety Systems (ISS), following a successful trial.
Braking Systems
Middlesborough-based LV Shipping has taken delivery of new Krone Profi Liner curtainsider trailers, supplied on lease by TIP Trailer Services.
Trailers
Vehicle camera and telematics business VisionTrack has launched a new version of its mobile app, promising a “significantly improved” user experience with more visibility of fleet operations.
Driver / People Management
Devon-based Brooking Hire has taken delivery of a flagship Volvo FH16-650 6x2 rigid, fitted with a Johnston-Beam S14000 sweeper body – said to be one of the highest specification sweeper vehicles in Europe.
Rigids
Construction and landscaping operator Allstone Glasgow has taken delivery of a Scania P cab tipper, with a sheeting system and lightweight front-end tipping gear by Harsh.
Tippers
LJX Tree Services of Langbank, near Glasgow, has taken delivery of its third Fuso Canter truck in the last six months, with the operator’s co-founder Dan Kerr travelling from Scotland to Wales to secure the right deal.
Light Commercial Vehicles