Fraikin’s long-standing relationship with nationwide supplier of insulation and drywall systems, Belgrade Insulations, has been strengthened with the delivery of five new DAF curtainsiders.
Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) has been selected by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as supplier for 20 zero-emission hydrogen double deck buses following a competitive tendering process. This is the first order for ADL’s H2.0 second-generation hydrogen platform, which has been designed to be more energy efficient to cover greater distances between refuelling.
Alternative Fuels
The 2021 CV Show has been moved to the end of August and the beginning of September, according to CV Show organisers IRTE Services, RHA and SMMT.
CV Show
Initially, four modified Vauxhall vans will take to the streets, fitted with a slim charging pad on the underside. To charge, they are simply parked above electric pads, and they’re topped up in under an hour with no need to plug in.
Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans have welcomed the latest member of their shared dealer network. But unlike other new franchisees, there will be no ‘learning curve’ to negotiate for Motus Truck & Van.
Dealerships
Leicester-based Aylestone Transport has taken delivery of one of the highest-spec new model Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter tractor units to be built for the UK market to-date, with the 6x2 pusher axle tractor unit riding on full air-suspension and benefiting from six different options packages and multiple accessories.
Tractor Units
Longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced. The Department for Transport has published its response to its consultation on the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs), for which the majority of respondents were in favour of their use.
Road Legal
In January 2021 MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced the purchase of the HRVS Group and, in so doing, acquired five dealerships located across central England: Ripley, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Scunthorpe and Sleaford, as well as a customer workshop in Burton upon Trent.
Dealerships
Wrightbus has incorporated Wheely-Safe technology into the prototype of its fully-electric StreetDeck Electroliner, its first-ever electric vehicle.
Wheel Security
Gray & Adams is showcasing the Vector eCool refrigerated trailer on stand E30 at the 20211 Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) Show in Peterborough, 7-8 September.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Full-electric buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection.
Electric Vehicles
East Lancashire haulier Earl Transport has continued its long association with TIP Trailer Services with the recent arrival of 14 new SDC 4.2m curtain-sided trailers that have been supplied by TIP on a five-year leasing arrangement, which also includes repair and maintenance cover for the duration of the deal.
Semi-Trailers