International fine art logistics specialist Mtec is using a Mercedes-Benz heavy haulage tractor unit to deliver monumental sculptures for artists, galleries and museums, as well as private collectors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
One of the UK’s largest fleet operators, Openreach, has placed an order for 270 full- electric Vivaro-e vans and nine Corsa-e cars.
Electric Vehicles
Air hygiene and water treatment firm Airmec Essential Services will utilise Trakm8 telematics solutions for its 50-strong vehicle fleet.
Telematics
Following trials in Germany and Switzerland, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has provided eight test units to customers in the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as other customers in Germany.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Bakery Greggs is one of the first customers in Europe to take delivery of Thermo King’s T- and UT-Series hybrid refrigeration systems that switch between diesel and electric mode, allowing transporters to operate in inner cities, residential areas and low emission zones with the unit’s diesel engine turned off.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
A trio of drivers from Culina Logistics, Gist and Yodel have scooped the distance categories in the Microlise Driver of The Year Awards 2020.
Driver / People Management
Hultsteins, the Swedish and British transport refrigeration supplier, has teamed up with First Asset Finance to provide bespoke funding solutions for operators using Hultsteins’ systems.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Heading up MAN Truck & Bus is managing director Thomas Emmerich. He spoke to Will Dalrymple during the lockdown in May about recent developments and the importance of communication
Workshop
Wolfgang Theissen takes up his post as the new managing director of Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK this month, working for a time alongside outgoing MD Mike Belk before his retirement later this year
Sales Figures
Automotive parts advisors/technicians need a wide range of skills when sourcing the right parts for repair works. But how are they taught their trade, and what are the day-to-day demands of the job, asks Brian Wall
Vehicle Parts
A new system from axle and suspension manufacturer BPW helps drivers carry out difficult and potentially dangerous manoeuvres near the loading bay, reports Lucy Radley
Road Safety
In the 20th century, the way that membership bodies’ regional chapters and groups met up in person to share best practice and to network worked really well, and was in keeping with wider society.
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