Islington Council has become the first London borough to order Dennis Eagle’s 26-tonne fully electric refuse collection vehicles.
Electric VehiclesBurton Roofing has added four new crane-equipped Volvo FM rigids to its fleet, after positive performance from its first Volvo truck, an FE 4x2 rigid, which has been in service since last year.
RigidsBiogas infrastructure company Roadgas has achieved the ISO9001 quality management standard accreditation, with the business declaring its commitment to offer the highest standards of equipment and services.
Standards & PracticesA new plug-in hybrid version of the IVECO Daily van range is now being trialled by customers, following a partnership between Astra Vehicle Technologies and Sherwood Truck and Van, part of Guest Group.
Light Commercial VehiclesAyrshire-based Shuttle Buses has taken delivery of six new Mellor buses in a fortnight to meet its expanded contract with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
Bus & CoachEast Riding of Yorkshire has been named England’s top local authority for recycling for the third year running, and has praised Dennis Eagle for the crucial role it plays in providing reliable refuse collection vehicles.
Municipal VehiclesBunzl Catering Supplies has renewed its contract with Microlise, adding Fleet Performance, Remote Tacho Download, Journey Management and the Health and Safety module to its Proof of Delivery (POD) transport management solution.
Fleet Management SystemsTrailer manufacturer Gray & Adams has specified Carrier Transicold’s Vector HE 19 refrigeration unit for its latest 13.6m, 44-pallet lifting deck demo trailer.
Temperature Controlled VehiclesBlackhorse Transport has taken delivery of three new refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, citing “incredible” product quality and longevity.
TelematicsLighting manufacturer Dextra Group has taken delivery of two of the first right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors to be equipped with Active Drive Assist technology.
Tractor UnitsJost UK’s workshop in Bolton has been accredited as a second stage vehicle manufacturer by the Vehicle Certification Agency.
WorkshopRenault Trucks has announced that it is beginning serial production this month of its D and D Wide ZE electric trucks at its Blainville-sur-Orne plant, in France.
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