South west builders’ merchant CRS has added a further four DAF CF 370 FAN rigids to its fleet.
Rigids
London healthcare transport provider the HATS Group has repurposed environmental air filters to be used as a COVID-19 safeguard in 100 patient transport vehicles.
Driver / People Management
Emergency services in Wales are relying on the support of Mercedes-Benz van dealer Euro Commercials to keep their ‘blue light’, clinical logistics and supply chain operations on the road during the Coronavirus crisis.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Although full-scale vehicle testing services are on hold because of COVID-19, DVSA published arrangements for commercial vehicle users to book to gain access to a limited number of ‘priority’ services being carried out before 22 June.
VOSA Testing
In only three weeks, Daimler Buses converted an inter-city bus into a special vehicle for the transfer of COVID-19 patients.
Bus & Coach
Chester haulage and warehousing firm Farrall’s Group has continued its long association with Volvo, putting four new FH Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units into operation in its 55-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Hiab UK has resumed operations at its four installation sites after services were temporarily suspended as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cranes
Transport management system provider Mandata has launched a new portal that allows hauliers to work in a real-time, integrated way with their sub-contractors.
Fleet Management Systems
Container haulier VKVP Haulage has increased its fleet by nearly 500% with 33 used Renault tractors.
Sales Figures
German semitrailer builder Schmitz Cargobull has extended its supply contract with brake manufacturer Knorr-Bremse, said to be worth in the 'high double-digit millions of Euros'.
Brakes & Braking Systems
A number of commercial vehicle suppliers, including Gray & Adams, Leyland Trucks, Eminox and TruTac, have won awards in the latest round of Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, announced in mid-April.
Health & Safety Legislation
Mercedes-Benz corporate parent Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a new joint venture to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other applications.
Alternative Fuels