Scrap metal and brick/block haulier D&F Coleman has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH tractors, continuing the operator’s 40-year association with the marque.
Tractor Units
Road test and product news for tyres suitable for mega trailers has been released by tyre manufacturers Michelin, Goodyear and Giti Tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Robert Froud Bulk Haulage has returned to Andover Trailers for a fifth tri-axle step frame and specified a new plant body for its 2008-plate 26-tonne rigid – replacing competitor bodywork which had become too unreliable for its Scania workhorse.
Trailers
A transport manager has been disqualified indefinitely after falsifying vehicle maintenance records.
Transport CPC
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Flogas has taken delivery of a Misubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid for its London-based delivery fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Bulk liquid and powder transport operator Abbey Logistics Group is deploying a Microlise fleet management and telematics system across its fleet of 350 tractors and 300 trailers, replacing three separate tracking systems currently in operation.
Fleet Management Systems
Eminox and Amminex are teaming up in a new UK joint venture, promising a “revolutionary” method of reducing NOx.
Emissions Control
Bus operator Tower Transit has completed a new bus deck at its Westbourne Park garage, in central London, with space for 150 new buses.
Workshop
Haulage, warehousing and pallet network operator Freight Movement has expanded its mixed fleet with two DAF New XF 480 6x2 tractors to meet increased demand for its services.
Tractor Units
Renault Trucks will be unveiling new vehicles at next month’s Freight in the City Expo (Alexandra Palace, London; 7 November), including a new urban concept truck.
Road Safety
Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution is rolling out Verilocation’s MDVR multi-camera solution to its entire 103-strong fleet, after a successful trial on half of the vehicles.
Telematics
Heathrow Airport is taking delivery of a mix of trailers from Cartwright for use on its retail deliveries across the site.
Trailers