Commercial vehicle tyre business Tructyre Fleet Management is rolling out the Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system across its 150-strong fleet of vans and HGVs.
Driver / People Management
Lincoln-based Denby Transport is reporting impressive fuel performance from the DAF vehicles in its mixed fleet, with the entire DAF line-up beating the operator’s “magic” target of 30 litres/100km.
Fleet Operating Costs
Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller is upgrading its UK delivery fleet with four Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar rigids, supplied on contract hire from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Lighting and electronics business Hella has launched a battery-powered lighting system for trailers, to ensure the equipment can be seen by other road users when decoupled and parked up at night.
Lighting
London-based waste collection and disposal business Greenline Environmental has taken delivery of a new 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Econic, supplied from stock by Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Daventry Action Community Transport (DACT) has taken delivery of a Tucana II, from Mellor, following a successful trial.
Bus & Coach
Krone and Volvo have paired up to trial a Krone City Liner in urban areas, including inner London, with the aim to re-open the debate on the use of articulated vehicles.
Trailers
Freeway Fleet Systems has announced a new defect management app, which gives workshop technicians immediate access to vehicle data, including historical records of maintenance work and parts.
Fleet Management Systems
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has taken delivery of a new fleet of waste and recycling vehicles, supplied on contract hire by Specialist Fleet Services (SFS).
Finance & Leasing
Michelin has launched the X Coach Z, a multi-position coach tyre that delivers up to 16% more mileage than its predecessor, according to the manufacturer.
Tyres & Retreads
Plantforce Rentals is expanding its fleet with a Volvo FH tractor and two FM rigids, after positive performance from its first Volvo vehicles.
Rigids
Building and landscaping firm Applefields has taken delivery of a 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter dropside tipper, citing the vehicle’s build quality, swift availability and dealer expertise as reasons for its decision.
Light Commercial Vehicles