Multi-modal logistics business Maritime Transport has ordered 200 Scania R450 tractors – its largest ever single order with one manufacturer – after trialling five of the vehicles for a year and reaping the rewards with improved fuel efficiency.
Tractor Units
Fleet operators can generate new revenue streams of up to £1,000 a year per vehicle, with a new technology tool developed by Roadvert, best known for its Spedian reusable vehicle graphics system.
Fleet Management Systems
Road marking and haulage firm Tim Doody has taken delivery of the first right-hand drive Renault Range T High in the UK.
Tractor Units
Highland Council is praising the versatility of its new Mercedes-Benz Unimog, acquired through funding from government agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The in-house fleet service within Norfolk County Council (NCC) Community and Environmental Services has recently been restructured, bringing together fleet teams from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Highways to form an integrated fleet unit.
People
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer Inchcape has opened a new authorised repair workshop at Trafford Park, Manchester, said to be the largest in the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A new clutch of vans are available to UK light commercial vehicle operators from this autumn, with group company PSA Peugeot-Citroen unveiling vehicles for its Peugeot, Citroen and recently acquired Vauxhall brands.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Jarvis Contracting has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Arocs, after its previous Mercedes crane truck provided “exceptionally reliable” service for 14 years.
Rigids
The use of telematics to manage UK truck fleets goes back to the 1980s. Ever since, there have been questions as to whether its primary purpose should be monitoring vehicle condition or vehicle position, and whether it is better to buy from the vehicle manufacturer or a third party. Richard Simpson asks whether one system can tick all of the boxes, or even needs to
Telematics
Maintaining the ancillary equipment on a tipper is a job often overlooked. With the help of leading brands in lifting gear and body hoists, Kevin Swallow presents a guide to inspection, care and maintenance of auxiliary components. Operators, roll up your sleeves
Tippers
Steve Banner investigates how the Direct Vision Standard is affecting cab design, and its consequences for load capacity and truck specification
Health & Safety Legislation
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