Isuzu Truck UK has delivered 50 new Isuzu 13.5-tonne refrigerated trucks into the national distribution fleet at JJ Foodservice. Half of the national food wholesaler’s 144-truck refrigerated fleet are Isuzu 13.5 tonne rigids.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Greencarrier Freight Services has expanded its trailer fleet with the addition of 15 Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailers UK, on long-term lease from TIP Trailer Services.
Telematics
CNG Fuels today has opened a new low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Newark, Nottinghamshire, enabling local fleet operators to decarbonise haulage emissions, save money and reduce air pollution by running vehicles on 100% renewable biomethane.
Alternative Fuels
Scania is to participate in a major feasibility study into the operation of long-haul electrified trucks utilising dynamic charging provided by overhead wires on electric roads. This will be the first study of its type to take place in the UK, the aim being to demonstrate to readiness of the technology for a national roll-out.
Electric Vehicles
Leyland Trucks is to participate in a project designed to help UK operators make the transition to battery electric trucks. A total of 20 DAF LF Electric 19-tonne rigids, together with the required charging infrastructure, will be fitted with data logging equipment and used to support the UK government’s Department for Transport (DfT) efforts to encourage the use of battery electric vehicles in commercial transport. The project is scheduled to commence this summer.
Electric Vehicles
Renault Truck Commercials opens the network’s first dedicated parts recycling centre and launches a new parts website, which together strengthen the dealer group’s total parts offer to its customers.
Vehicle Parts
Over 70 new Gray & Adams trailers with Thermo-King Advancer systems are to be introduced, and the company is trialling a pre-production DAF New Generation XF 450 FTG 6x2 just weeks after its launch.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Euro Foods, a distributor of frozen and fresh foods serving the restaurant, catering and specialist supermarket sectors has taken delivery of 14 new IVECOs as it further invests in its fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
First Bus are seeking two experienced Engineering Managers to lead their hard-working teams, with roles based in both Livingston and Bannockburn.
People
Alexander Dennis Limited has delivered four low-emission Enviro200 single deck buses to the London Borough of Havering, where they join a fleet of buses and coaches available for contract hire.
Bus & Coach
Ringway has added three new Volvo FE 6x2 rigid trucks to its expansive fleet, with low-entry cabs to improve the safety of vulnerable road users, cyclists and pedestrians, as well as providing a better working environment for its drivers.
Road Safety
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has announced the further expansion of its dealer network with the opening of a new service point near Glasgow. Working with Renault Trucks’ wholly owned dealer, Renault Trucks Scotland, A&D Logistics Ltd joins 74 other strategically located sites across the UK and Ireland providing expert knowledge and specialist support to owner drivers and large fleet operators.
Dealerships