Fiat and Mercedes-Benz have topped the charts in a major survey, with LCV fleet managers rating them highly for vehicle performance, cost effectiveness and aftersales support.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Smith Brothers & Webb has announced that it is now offering fully refurbished versions of its Britannia washing system for commercial vehicles.
Vehicle Washing Equipment
Bulk haulier James Booth (Bolton) has taken delivery of five Volvo FM-450 6x2 tractors, citing the vehicle’s factory-fitted lightweight mid-lift axle as key to its decision.
Axles
Chilled and frozen meal transporter Anglia Crown has taken delivery of a new DAF LF 7.5-tonner, equipped with a Pulsor 600 multi-temperature refrigeration system from Carrier Transicold.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Mobile vehicle lift supplier TotalKare HDWS has launched an online training solution for its lifts.
Maintenance
As part of a £1 million investment in its Swindon site, and in partnership with Renault Trucks, Sparks Commercial Services has launched its first used truck centre.
Repair & Maintenance
Courier company JMHC Logistics has commissioned a new fleet of 33 Mercedes-Benz Vito vans a few months after becoming one of the first courier companies to secure Van Excellence accreditation from the Freight Transport Association.
Panel Vans
In a vision of the future, the government said an intelligent network coupled with connected vehicles would improve how efficiently roads are maintained and at the same time improve safety.
Telematics
BT’s fleet management company Fleet Solutions has opened a new HGV garage in Coryton, Cardiff. The site offers general repairs and servicing and MOT tests for vans under 3.5 tonne.
Repair & Maintenance
Operators are being urged to remember that trust underpins licensing, after an earthmoving equipment firm was banned for failing to comply with the most basic requirements.
Standards & Practices
Hiab has announced the launch of the Multilift Futura 18 skiploader, completing the Futura skiploader line-up offering payloads of 8, 12 and now 18 tonnes.
Lifting Equipment
Automotive logistics operator Acumen Distribution is deploying five more longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on new contracts, after obtaining additional permits to grow its fleet of 15.65m curtainsiders to 24 units.
Longer Semi-Trailers