Concrete supplier Trenchcon has taken delivery of a Volvo FE low-entry cab (LEC) 6x2 rigid for truckmixer applications – the first vehicle of its type to enter service in the UK.
Road Safety
Family-owned haulier Dalton Transport & Storage is awaiting delivery of a flagship MAN TGX, after ordering the vehicle at the Commercial Vehicle Show last month.
Tractor Units
In a speech at the Microlise conference at the Ricoh Arena on 17 May, senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell challenged the government and industry in what she called the last public speaking engagement of her professional career. Appointed as senior traffic commissioner in 2012, she steps down at the end of May, when East of England traffic commissioner Richard Turfitt takes over in the top job.
Health & Safety Legislation
London-based materials handling company Hiremech has taken delivery of two 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos 6x2 rigids, equipped with bespoke curtainside plant bodies from Andover Trailers.
Bodies & Bodywork
Schmitz Cargobull has announced that flashing side markers can now be selected as a standard factory-fitted option on new trailers, with no impact on delivery lead times.
Road Safety
Cumbria-based Lakes Scaffolding has taken delivery of three new Isuzu trucks over the past year – a 3.5-tonne Grafter and two 7.5-tonne Forwards – completing its move to an all-Isuzu fleet.
Drop Side
Transport operator Titan has taken delivery of new extending tri-axle platform trailers for delivery of containers to wind farms in Ireland.
Trailers
Dealer Iveco Retail has opened a new £1.1m facility in Farnborough, Hampshire, offering commercial vehicles from 3.5 to 44 tonnes.
Dealerships
The HGV market has recorded a steady first quarter for 2017, with 10,406 new vehicles registered – up by almost half a percent on Q1 2016.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Europe’s truck makers have welcomed a vote by EU politicians on the procedure to determine CO2 emissions from new vehicles, but are warning that the lead time is too short.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Devon-based coach operator Dartline has taken delivery of two more Irizar i6 Integral vehicles, after positive experience with its first two acquired in 2015.
Bus & Coach
Haulage firm Revis of York has taken delivery of 25 Volvo FH 6x2 tractors with lightweight mid-lift axles – the first of a 35-unit order.
Tractor Units