BT Fleet is extending the opening hours at some of its depots in response, it says, to growing demand for out-of-hours servicing.
Repair & Maintenance
John Raymond Transport has acquired six Volvo FH tractor units following its acquisition by the Nolan Group in September (2016) and subsequent expansion of the business.
Tractor Units
What’s being described as “the ultimate brake service solution for light commercial vehicles” is due to be launched by Mintex in January (2017).
Brakes & Braking Systems
The De Rooy race team, which won the 2016 Dakar rally truck class in an Iveco Powerstar 4X4, says it is going for gold again in the world’s toughest race – driving on standard Goodyear off-road tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is calling on commercial and public sector organisations to do more to encourage better driving styles, leading to lower vehicle emissions.
Suffolk-based B&B Skips has taken delivery of four new Mercedes-Benz trucks – four Antos and two Ategos – as part of a plan to grow and transform the business.
Rigids
Goodyear has announced a high load version of its FuelMax T range of trailer tyres with EU tyre label ‘A’-grading for fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Six apprentice technicians employed by Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Rygor have now graduated from the German giant’s UK vehicle technician apprenticeship programme.
Apprenticeships
Isuzu Truck North London has moved to new premises in Hoddesdon, with a much larger site and better access to the A10 and M25.
Dealerships
Hauliers are about to be hit by a rise in the price of fuel, as the welcome fuel duty freeze is superseded by the ramifications of OPEC’s decision last week to cut oil production.
Fuel Pricing
Roofing and window supplier SPV Group has expanded its fleet with a new Renault Range C 460 6x2, equipped with rear-mounted HMF 3220- K8 crane.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Haulier Arthur Spriggs & Sons has received authorised repairer status for its Tewkesbury HQ from Mercedes-Benz and Fuso Trucks – the first step in its ambitious plans to open a network of commercial vehicle maintenance depots across the south of England.
Heavy Goods Vehicles