Scottish haulier Woody’s Express has taken delivery of three DAF 6x2 tractors and five Montracon tri-axle trailers, all supplied by Asset Alliance on three-year, full-service contract hire.
Finance & Leasing
DVSA examiners are now routinely checking HGVs at the roadside for emissions cheat devices.
Road Legal
Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage (HPH) has taken delivery of 23 tri-axle trailers from Tiger Trailers, citing the manufacturer’s build quality and service levels as reasons for awarding its first order.
Trailers
St John Ambulance is adopting FleetCheck software for its 850-strong fleet, which includes cars, 4x4s and mobile treatment centres, as well as ambulances.
Fleet Management Systems
Caterite Food & Wineservice has taken delivery of another dozen Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, saying “nothing else comes close” in terms of safety, durability and cost efficiency.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Nottingham-based Reynolds Recruitment has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH tractors for its logistics operation, with the latest arrivals joining six other Volvos within the 60-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Family-run haulier Ball Truckin’ Transport (BTT) has renewed its sole parts supply agreement with Ford & Slater, citing cost and time savings as the key factors.
Vehicle Parts
PCL Group is reporting a 10% improvement in workshop efficiency at its Maidstone service centre, since acquiring new vehicle lifting equipment from TotalKare.
Workshop
Midlands-based sister companies Smart Cut and TFN Landscapes have purchased ten more Isuzu Grafter Green 3.5 tonne rigids, after positive performance from the first four acquired last year.
Rigids
SRC Aggregates has ordered another five Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Arocs, after eight months of a planned year-long trial of its first vehicle revealed impressive fuel performance.
Rigids
Wiltshire-based M&N Transport is rolling out Michelin’s Effitrailer telematics system across its fleet, after a successful three-month trial on ten assets.
Tyres & Retreads
Lancashire-based haulier Fagan & Whalley is implementing a telematics and vehicle camera solution from Microlise across its 170-strong HGV fleet.
Telematics