Shell Lubricants has partnered with US-based AirFlow Truck Company on a new “hyper fuel-efficient” concept vehicle said to challenge the definition of truck efficiency.
Lubricants & Systems
Food manufacturer TCR Food Service has taken delivery of two Isuzu Forward 11-tonne rigids – the latest arrivals in a gradual switch to the marque for its distribution fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Distribution business and wholesaler Appleby Westward has signed a three-year contract to install fleet management technology from Teletrac Navman across its fleet of 14 HGVs and 30 cars.
Telematics
Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks.
Road Safety
The best attended, largest and the most comprehensive road transport and commercial vehicle event returns.
CV Show
Pre-mixed concrete supplier London Concrete has added 11 DAF New CF 8x4s to its fleet, citing vehicle payload and dealer support as key reasons for the deal.
Concrete Mixers
Container logistics business Pentalver Transport has taken delivery of 26 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, citing the manufacturer’s “definite edge” with safety features.
Tractor Units
Peugeot has announced a new LCV conversion programme, called Built for Business, offering tippers, box bodies, dropsides, Lutons, low-floor Lutons and curtainsides, all based on its Boxer 335 chassis.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Longs of Leeds has taken delivery of 25 SDC curtainsider trailers, supplied on contract hire from Ryder, to service its longstanding contract with food business Symington’s.
Finance & Leasing
Aberdeenshire-based Robert Addison Haulage has bought its first Volvo tractor unit in 23 years, with the 3,200mm wheelbase 6x2 tag axle chassis also becoming the inaugural FH model acquired by the operator.
Tractor Units
Tyre and vehicle service business Universal Tyres has installed collision-avoidance technology across its 100-strong fleet – and is predicting payback in less than a year.
Road Safety
Brigade Electronics is offering a free guidance pack on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its effect on vehicle cameras and recording equipment.
Telematics