Heavy haulage firm Ross Garrett Transport has taken delivery of a tri-axle sloped deck step frame trailer, from Andover Trailers.
Trailers
Agricultural produce haulier P Harper & Sons has taken delivery of an Iveco Stralis Hi-Way tractor – its first Iveco truck in more than seven years – chosen, says the operator, for its projected low total cost of ownership.
Tractor Units
Following “intensive testing”, MAN has selected Michelin’s low rolling resistance 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy tyres as the preferred choice for its EfficientLine2 truck.
Tyres & Retreads
The first three FTA Gist engineer apprentices have now begun their apprenticeship programme – starting at Gist depots around the country before spending time on-site with the FTA (Freight Transport Association) engineering team.
Apprenticeships
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants has become the first lubricants blender in the UK to achieve ISO 17025 calibration and testing accreditation for its laboratory.
Lubricants & Systems
Salford-based J O’Shea & Sons has added four MAN TGS 35.400 tippers to its 23- strong all MAN fleet, with director Des O’Shea saying he has been with MAN for the last 30 years and “saw no reason to change”.
Tippers
FMCG supply chain operator Fowler Welch says the days of mis-coupling are gone, following its adoption of TechLock fifth wheel and coupling solutions from Fontaine Europe.
Fifth Wheels
Fuller Grab Hire has taken delivery of a vehicle that can double up as a hookloader and straight tipper, thanks to its specification of Hyva’s Titan hookloader with a low-sided Wastemaster demountable body, by Thompsons.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull is specifying the Conti Hybrid HT3 as standard on its new trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) are stepping up the rhetoric ahead the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015.
Fleet Operating Costs
Courier Express has specified two recent additions to its fleet with Transcan 2 Phama+ temperature recording devices and Cool Track remote monitoring systems from Seven Telematics, as part of a policy to boost its presence in the market for temperature-controlled transport.
Telematics
International freight business Ewing Brothers is reporting savings of £300 per vehicle per month, following its installation of the Fleet Manager solution from MiX Telematics.
Telematics