Optare, which is celebrating 30 years of the Optare name, is manufacturing 30th anniversary special edition MetroCity and Solo buses.
Bus & Coach
Cummins had increased the power and torque on selected versions of its latest SmartEfficiency four- and six-cylinder ISB truck and bus engines, which now conform to the latest Euro 6 On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) ‘C’ requirements.
Engines & Engine Parts
High street retailer Iceland has selected Paneltex for the second year running to provide refrigerated panel vans and two of its latest vehicles were on show at last week’s TCS&D show (Peterborough Arena, 16-17 September).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Cardiff City Council has seen a 95% reduction in out-of-hours callouts for its fleet in the first year working with ATS Euromaster.
Tyres & Retreads
MAN Truck & Bus UK, along with Scunthorpe dealer HRVS Group, has signed a deal to become Scunthorpe United Football Club’s back of shirt sponsor.
Tractor Units
Haulage firm Murray Hogg has taken delivery of a further 10 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks and says its decision to move to Euro 6 ahead of the January 2014 deadline has paid dividends, with improved efficiency and lower fuel costs.
Rigids
Two drivers from supermarket chains Iceland and Sainsbury’s have been crowned joint winners of Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Challenge, launched to find the UK’s most fuel efficient driver.
Driver / People Management
Bradford-based Ramsey Timber Group has taken delivery of two Volvo FE 6x2 rigids and an FM 6x2 tractor.
Rigids
Plant hire business HE Services has taken delivery of 12 new Andover Trailers step frames and five DAF CF 8x2 rear steer plant bodied rigids.
Trailers
Montracon has launched what it describes as a universal trailer, which it says combines the best features of its step frame plant carrier and its machinery carrier.
Trailers
Belper, Derbyshire-based Chevin Fleet Solutions has reached its quarter century this month, with founder Ashley Sowerby (pictured) still managing director.
Fleet Management Systems