One of the first truck operators to welcome Thompsons’ announcement that it is to open a tipper factory in Scotland is Enviro-Clean (Scotland), a long-standing customer of Thompsons bodies based in East Kilbride that has recently taken another two new units its 100 - plus truck fleet.
Tippers
A case study-led feature from Certas Energy in collaboration with Shell Lubricants puts a spotlight on the false economy that could be costing commercial fleet companies more than what they think…
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Trailer manufacturer Cartwright reports that it is “achieving unprecedented growth” as it faces record demand. It also says that growth extends across divisions such as rentals, fleet services, sales, finance and Cartwright conversions, its new van conversion business launched last year.
Trailers
Adnams of Southwold has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicle, an 18-tonne Range D high 4x2 R250 with bespoke curtainsider body, selected for its build quality and manoeuvrability.
Rigids
Haulier David G Davies & Sons has placed the first UK order for a new DAF XF, after seeing the vehicle at the recent CV Show.
Tractor Units
Scottish operator Nelson Car Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM-500 6x2 rigid car transporter, after reporting good performance from a similar vehicle purchased in the autumn of 2016.
Car Transporters
National wholesalers and independent food specialists, JJ Food Service, has recently worked with Sentinel Systems to install safety camera and recording devices on to its vehicles.
Tracking
Flogas Britain has commenced a six-month pilot project to trial Michelin solutions’ Effitrailer programme, in a move designed to maximise trailer safety, compliance, and boost efficiency through increased trailer fleet optimisation.
Telematics
MAN Truck & Bus UK has delivered an MAN TGM 18.250 to Stalbridge Building Supplies to meet customer demands.
Fleet Management Systems
More than four in 10 fleet managers say that autonomous vehicles will feature in their fleets within the next decade.
Fleet Operating Costs
Railway maintenance contractor McCulloch Rail has taken delivery of its latest Mercedes-Benz Unimog, this time fitted with special rail wheels to enable operation on train lines as well as on- and off-road.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Transport for London has launched a tender for the bulk procurement of fuel cell buses as part of the JIVE project, an EU-funded initiative deploying 139 new vehicles across nine cities.
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