Research by European vehicle marketplace BCA suggests that a service history can add up to 10% on used light commercial vehicle residual values.
Repair & Maintenance
Horsebox manufacturer Bloomfields has chosen the Renault Master chassis for its premium Legacy horsebox range.
Chassis
Airport terminal transfer service firm OmniServ has contracted ATS Euromaster to handle tyre management for its fleet of 28 passenger transfer buses at Heathrow Airport.
Tyres & Retreads
Enterprise and Burnt Tree yesterday (12 August 2015) announced that they have joined forces under the Enterprise Flex-E-Rent brand to create one of the UK’s largest commercial vehicle rental businesses.
Finance & Leasing
Ryder is reporting significant cost savings after expanding its relationship with Bridgestone two years ago to a ‘strategic partnership’ level, to raise standards, cut tyre waste and boost fleet uptime.
Tyres & Retreads
Retailer Heron Foods has taken delivery of five Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros, after its earlier order in March of two Actros units performed well on fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability for high street deliveries.
Tractor Units
Carrier Transicold UK has announced that, following an independent health and safety audit, its network service partners in the UK and Ireland have averaged scores of 91%.
Health & Safety Legislation
Cenex has announced a sparkling line-up of 100 speakers for its two-day annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2015), taking place at Millbrook on 9-10 September.
Alternative Fuels
Grayson Thermal Systems is celebrating the sale of its 2500th engine cooling system for PSVs (passenger service vehicles).
Engines & Engine Parts
Ian Constance has been appointed as the new chief executive of the APC (Advanced Propulsion Centre) to succeed Tony Pixton, who will continue to serve on the APC board.
Electric Vehicles
Isuzu Truck (UK) entered one of its Isuzu N75.190 Forward Euro 6 recovery sector rigids at this year’s historic Cart Marking parade and vehicle drive-past in the City of London.
Recovery Vehicles
Suspending training of delegated examiners for HGV driving tests makes sense in the short term, but there must be a long-term strategy.
Driver / People Management