London operator Tower Transit has taken delivery of 51 new B5LH double-deck hybrid Volvo buses, with MCV Evoseti bodywork.
Bus & Coach
Translink Metro is taking delivery of 23 new Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini 3 double deck buses, built on the Volvo B5TL chassis, which are now being phased into passenger service in Belfast.
Bus & Coach
Bolton-based logistics firm Noesis has purchased 20 new curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull to meet growing business demand.
Trailers
Truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK is delivering its 1,000th vehicle to Saint-Gobain, the parent company of builders’ merchants Jewson, and to celebrate the milestone the truck has been decorated in unique livery.
Vehicle Specification
DFSK, the light commercial range from Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng Sokon, is back in the UK, following the appointment of a new importer and distributor.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Apollo Tyres has launched a new range of truck and bus radial tyres, available exclusively online (see link below).
Tyres & Retreads
Twenty-four teams – including two from the UK – are heading to Lyon on 17 May to determine the best Renault Trucks aftersales team.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A diesel car scrappage scheme would be a waste of taxpayers’ money and investment should instead be focused on green bus technology to deliver rapid air quality improvement.
Bus & Coach
An exciting opportunity at Stagecoach East has arisen, and we are seeking a skilled people manager who will inspire, lead and motivate a depot team of engineering staff to ensure the highest standard of service is delivered to our customers.
People
ExxonMobil has launched a dedicated range of high performance engine lubricants for the European light commercial vehicle sector. This new, tailored product range is the first specific light duty engine oil offer for Europe.
Engines & Engine Parts
Merson Group has taken delivery of 20 vans from Ryder on a 48-month lease.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Agricultural merchant Zantra is implementing Maxoptra’s route planning and scheduling software to manage deliveries of its crop protection solutions.
Telematics