Contract glazier GG Glass and Glazing has taken delivery of the first of a pair of new specialist vehicles, with bodies by Supertrucks.
Bodies & Bodywork
Scania Coaches has announced two more deals, with both operators citing Scania as the supplier of choice.
Bus & Coach
The first fully-electric bus to be used for a local bus service in Scotland – a 27-seat Optare Solo battery-powered bus operated by McLeans of Stranraer – has celebrated 100,000 miles in service.
Electric Vehicles
Sentinel Systems is offering no-obligation trial of its range of vehicle and camera safety systems, following successes wityh earlier customer trials.
Tippers
Renault truck and van dealership JDS Trucks has launched a new customer charter, dubbed #CodeBlack, and invested in two new top-spec Range T truck demonstrators.
Finance & Leasing
Diesel remains the fuel offering “the most positive impact” on the environment, according to data from a seven-year research programme by Volvo Trucks into alternative fuels.
Alternative Fuels
Bunches of flowers from a garage forecourt may not be every woman’s favourite gift – but they are better than nothing, and a new fuel card system is being trialled to help forgetful drivers remember key dates such as wedding anniversaries and birthdays.
Fuel Systems
Truck drivers from around the UK can now fuel their regional pride, thanks to a limited edition range of MAN trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
ASC Software has announced that its Fleetminder maintenance and workshop system will be upgraded to a cloud-based solution from May – and is offering a free one-month trial.
Fleet Operating Costs
Today (1 April) marks the start of the DVLA’s real-time driver licence checking system – and LicenceCheck is urging operators to ensure that they and their agencies are fully up to speed with the new process.
Driver / People Management
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Felixstowe depot has doubled its capacity, thanks to a £500,000 investment, and now has seven workshop bays and a dedicated ATF MOT lane.
Dealerships
Drinks wholesaler Ale & Beer Supplies has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to replace vehicles from another manufacturer which, says the operator, were unreliable and “proved to be a false economy”.
Finance & Leasing