Bulk haulage and recycling business Alan Price & Sons has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tractor – its first new Volvo to for more than five years, during which time it has bought used trucks.
Tractor Units
Fiona Kerr, managing director of First Glasgow, has won the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Woman of the Year Award.
People
Aberdeen-based bulk liquid hauler William Nicol, which is celebrating its 80th year in business, has taken delivery of a pair of range-topping Mercedes-Benz Actros 2563 GigaSpace tractor units – and promptly ordered two more.
Tankers
Acumen Automotive Logistics has invested in four new Rolfo Auriga Deluxe enclosed semi-trailers, following its acquisition of enclosed delivery operator Enable.
Semi-Trailers
Clancy Plant Hire has placed a £1.5 million order for 23 Euro 6 Iveco Trakker rigids.
Rigids
Fuel card firm fuelGenie has expanded ts UK filling station network by partnering with supermarket Sainsbury’s.
Fuel Pricing
Tipping trailer manufacturer Fruehauf has awarded a preferred supplier deal to Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) for forged aluminium and steel wheels.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Fleet leasing and rental management software specialist Jaama has become a FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) associate member, reinforcing its commitment to raising fleet standards.
Driver / People Management
National tyre services firm ATS Euromaster has been awarded the highest accolade from RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) for the second year running.
Health & Safety Legislation
Teams of Ricardo staff from around the world are taking part in the Ricardo100 Global Challenge charity relay, as part of the firm’s centenary celebrations.
Electric Vehicles
Bus and coach manufacturers are celebrating another batch of orders, with Irizar winning two deals and Volvo retaining a longstanding customer.
Bus & Coach
Volvo Group has launched a global safety campaign dubbed ‘Stop, Look, Wave’, in a bid to help raise children’s awareness of traffic safety.
Road Safety