Co Antrim-based haulage and distribution business Woodside Logistics Group has expanded its fleet with 27 new Volvo FH tractor units.
Tractor Units
Cardiff Bus (pictured) is introducing tablets for its workshop engineers in an attempt to reduce paperwork and improve the management of maintenance and compliance of its 231-strong fleet.
Workshop Management Systems
Abnormal loads transporter CPL Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne IVECO Stralis tractors, citing dealer service as key to the decision.
Tractor Units
First, the TyreWatch predictive tyre management system launched in May. Based around sensors mounted on the wheel rim, TyreWatch constantly monitors pressure and temperature. That means that it can work with existing tyres and across fleets running multi-brand tyre policies.
Tyres & Retreads
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that 68 new electric double-deckers will join Transport for London’s bus fleet in London, with two routes run by Metroline operating exclusively with electric double-decker buses.
Electric Vehicles
Mobile engineering firm Paul Clark Services (PCS) is rolling out the JobWatch workforce management system, from BigChange, to better manage its 120-strong team of engineers.
Driver / People Management
Blackpool Transport has taken delivery of 18 Enviro200 single-decker buses from Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), part of the operator’s five-year, £22 million plan to overhaul its 140-strong fleet.
Bus & Coach
LPG supplier Flogas has taken delivery of nine Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks, its first new Mercedes trucks for 15 years, after a fuel trial revealed the potential for “substantial” cost savings.
Tractor Units
Williams Transport has taken delivery of four BMI moving floor trailers with the Cargo Floor system, supplied by Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Component vendors are beginning to offer remote monitoring services for some products.
Telematics
Bodybuilder Thompsons has launched the Loadmaster X-Lite at the Tip-Ex exhibition in Harrogate.
Bodywork