In response to heightened activity in online shopping, largely brought on by Covid-19, Preston-based Forge Logistics has purchased a Krone Profi Liner trailer with reinforced curtains, sliding roof and flush-fit rear doors, all of which say the company add flexibility, speed and secure loading to its contract work for a large internet retailer.
Trailers
Mercedes-Benz dealer group Rygor Commercials has now opened a brand-new truck site at The Camgate Centre in Stanwell, Surrey.
Dealerships
While the major van brands ready the deployment of electric models, some new players with unfamiliar names look set to carve out a major slice of the expanding global electric van market, reports Steve Banner
Electric Vehicles
Electronic technology is improving fuel economy in heavy-duty automatic transmissions, finds Richard Simpson
Engine/Transmission Management
Speedy Services, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire company, has improved road safety, reduced fleet insurance fraud and cut claims costs using video telematics.
Telematics
Third-party logistics firm Wincanton has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM 8x2 tankers to work within its milk delivery division, supplied on a five-year operating lease through Volvo Financial Services.
Rigids
Despite the challenging prevailing conditions, Walsall-based coach operator JKT International has added a sixth Scania Irizar coach to its 12-strong fleet.
Bus & Coach
Bakery Hovis is entirely refreshing its double deck fleet with an initial order of 30 units from Tiger Trailers.
Semi-Trailers
Allison Transmission has launched a zero emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the eGen Flex, as the initial product offering under its new Allison eGen brand.
Alternative Fuels
Web retailer Amazon is adding more than 1,800 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year.
Electric Vehicles
The Volvo FH with I-Save is now being launched in an even more fuel-efficient version that can cut fuel costs by up to 3% more than the previous generation, or 10% compared to a truck without the technology.
Engine/Transmission Management
Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd, the leading independent builders’ merchant in the South West, is celebrating its 250th anniversary with the delivery of a new dropside DAF CF260 from Ryder.
Rigids