The company, one of two authorised UK ExxonMobil distributors, supplies lubricants to vehicle workshops and other customers, and now has a new Mercedes-Benz Actros delivery vehicle.
Rigids
Cheshire-based Sandbach Commercial Dismantlers has put two new Volvo trucks into operation. Founded in 1985, Sandbach Commercial Dismantlers has grown from a small-scale car and scrap merchant into a successful steel recycling company, demolition and site clearance provider and commercial breaker.
Rigids
Renault Trucks has launched a fleet management programme designed for light commercial vehicles.
Telematics
The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Infrastructure performs a diverse range of services for the Manx community, from preparing our highways for the TT to coastguard search and rescue.
People
Manchester Airport has taken delivery of two specialist Mercedes-Benz Arocs to de-ice the runways. Both vehicles have been named by the airport’s engineering team: one after a former colleague, ‘Clouey’; the other ‘Sir Bruce Thaws Ice’, after the entertainer.
Rigids
Southdown Buses has taken delivery of two new buses based on the Scania N 250 UD, after trialling a demonstrator last year.
Bus & Coach
City Buses has lost its operating licence and its transport manager disqualified indefinitely after “numerous and repeated” infringements.
Transport CPC
Sofa retailer DFS is rolling out a telematics solution from Microlise across its 360-strong delivery fleet, following a successful trial of the technology earlier this year.
Telematics
Coach operator Daish’s Holidays has installed TruTac tacho analysis and fleet support software, and is reporting a 50% reduction since the start of this year in driver infringements, as well as improved compliance control.
Fleet Management Systems
The HACS Group of Ripley, Harrogate, has taken delivery of its first Harsh skiploader and says it is “an instant success”.
Rigids
Evesham-based Scotts Plant & Haulage has put two new Volvo FMX tippers into service, citing vehicle build quality and dealer service as reasons for its choice.
Rigids
Construction logistics operator Wm Hamilton & Sons has specified a Stertil Koni Skylift 350 for its vehicle washbay, as part of a workshop reconstruction following a fire at its Larkhall facilities.
Workshop