Durham County Council has taken delivery of its first vehicles from bus maker Mellor, with a seven-strong order for the Orion Plus low-floor bus.
Bus & Coach
Driver shortages, Brexit and increasing cost pressures are the top issues facing UK hauliers. That’s according to the Road Haulage Association’ latest Cost Movement report, which surveys RHA members to gain insight into the latest trends affecting the industry.
Driver / People Management
Perkins Distribution has added six new Renault Range T460 6x2 tractors to its 25-strong fleet, citing vehicle reliability and “first-rate” dealer service.
Tractor Units
Equipmake has opened a new factory in Snetterton, Norfolk to design and manufacture its EBus electric bus chassis.
Electric Vehicles
NGC Logistics has taken delivery of a full-electric Renault Master Red Edition ZE van for use on its contract with Amazon.
Electric Vehicles
Devon-based Gardner Distribution has taken delivery of nine more Volvo trucks for its 77-strong fleet. The order includes eight rigids, which will be used on work for The Pallet Network, and one FH tractor for long distance general haulage.
Rigids
Daimler has released more details about its downsizing plans to pay for R&D.
Rigids
MAN Truck & Bus has announced that it is now offering the eTGM all-electric distribution truck for sale, following a small production run.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Castell Howell Foods is reporting fuel savings and improved operational performance thanks to a hybrid refrigeration system on trial since May this year.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Food logistics operator Nagel-Group is reporting numerous benefits after implementing the idem telematics solution across its 7,000-strong European fleet.
Telematics
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Road Safety
Highly popular on the continent, swap body systems have been instrumental in delivering many advantages. Brian Wall reviews the technology’s relative merits and asks why it is less prevalent in the UK
Bodywork