Online supermarket Ocado has awarded a tyre management deal to Bridgestone for its 1,500-strong Mercedes-Benz Sprinter home delivery fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle is holding an open day on 22 March to mark the official opening of its new Leeds service centre.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Renault has announced that the all-electric Master van will be available at the end of this year, with orders being taken from Q3.
Electric Vehicles
West Yorkshire-based crane hire and machinery removal firm J Exley has taken delivery of an unusual specification crane-equipped Volvo FH-460 rigid, with three steered axles.
Axles
Northampton-based Travis Perkins has taken delivery of its 1,000th vehicle from Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty Truck & Van.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Gregory Distribution has continued its longstanding Carrier Transicold specification policy with its latest delivery of five new Don-Bur refrigerated trailers, each equipped with Carrier’s Vector 1550 unit.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The changing face of the fenestration industry is reflected in an innovative multi-purpose rack launched by glass-carrying transport solutions firm Supertrucks.
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CV Show
Six telematics providers have something new and improved to offer the market.
Telematics
In what may be a preview of things to come in heavy vehicle technology, Mann + Hummel presented a digital filter product for off-highway vehicles called Senzit at the 2017 Agritechnica fair in Hanover.
Electronic Components/Systems
Fridge van converter CoolKit has secured exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights for Melform’s range of insulated and temperature-controlled containers.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Post Office is rolling out a nationwide upgrade of its MiX telematics system in 265 cash-in-transit vans and mobile Post Offices.
Telematics