Cambridge-based haulage firm S R Harradine is reportedly improving efficiency, having switched from pen and paper planning to a transport management system.
Fleet Management
The Woodland Group has added its first leased DAF XF tractor-units to its fleet.
Fleet Management
Boroughbridge-based Untha UK has invested in four new next level MAN TGE vans to service the waste shredding and recycling operations of its customers.
Car Derived Vans
Cambridgeshire-based Manchetts has chosen Totalkare’s two post lift to enhance its in-house repair and maintenance capabilities for its fleet of light-duty commercial vehicles.
Lifting Equipment
Independent Surrey bus operator Falcon Coaches has signed an agreement with e-fleet solutions provider VEV to facilitate the electrification of its new bus fleet.
Fleet Management
Toogoodtowaste, a refuse charity in South Wales, has reportedly slashed fuel consumption by more than 45 litres per week with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution.
Fleet Management Systems
Giti Tire has begun digitising its European truck and bus (TBR) portfolio with RFID chips being imbedded into new product sidewalls to allow tyre life monitoring.
Tyres & Retreads
This year’s IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover, Germany, from 17-22 September, featured a range of products that are essential to the efficient running of the road transport industry. Steve Banner reports on some of the highlights
Vehicle Parts
Phillip Carruthers, a Workington-based groundworks specialist, has taken the delivery of another two new DAF XDC eight wheelers fitted with Harsh front end (FE) tipping cylinders.
Tippers
Warwickshire Travel, a Princethorpe-based passenger transport company, has chosen Stertil-Koni’s mobile column lifts to streamline its outdoor maintenance operations.
Lifting Equipment
DAF Trucks introduced new technology for its trucks at the IAA Transportation trade fair in September, and the manufacturer held a press event in October to give journalists an in-depth look at the latest enhancements. Lucy Radley reports
Truck Efficiency
A range of innovations in the aftermarket space for operators looking for specific parts and services
Vehicle Parts