A technician from the Thurrock branch of Isuzu dealer MC Truck & Bus has participated in a competition in Japan to find the best Isuzu technical team in the world.
People
New worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedure (WLTP) rules for vans could result in fleets shunning fuel-saving designs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Lincolnshire County Council has purchased four 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz 6x4 Arocs gritters, with the new 6x4 vehicles replacing older eight-wheelers by the same manufacturer.
Chassis
Irish transport and warehousing business Virginia International Logistics has added a new Ekeri trailer to its fleet, citing load security and flexible handling as key reasons for the purchase.
Trailers
West Midlands-based quarry business NRS has taken delivery of two Volvo FMX tippers, one a fleet replacement and the other an addition to meet growing demand.
Tippers
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has published three final reports relating to HGV emissions, with their release completing ETI’s work ahead of its planned closure earlier this week.
Emissions Control
Wimbledon-based logistics company ELB Partners has retained its FORS Gold accolade for the sixth consecutive year – the only London-based business to have achieved this.
FORS
Reading-based operator Horseman Coaches has added five more Plaxton coaches to its 60-strong fleet as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
Bus & Coach
Refuse collection vehicle maker Geesinknorba has appointed MacPac Refuse Bodies as its agent for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Municipal Vehicles
Keith Elkington Transport has added five of the latest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis cabs to its 20-strong van fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
East Yorkshire-based haulier Robinson Contract Services has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH bulk tippers, fitted with top-spec L120 underfloor tipping gear, from Harsh.
Tippers