Driveline and chassis technology specialist ZF Friedrichshafen has now completed on its acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings.
Engine/Transmission ManagementTemperature-controlled courier Cool Express, which delivers frozen, chilled and ambient goods to RDCs, retailers and restaurants throughout the UK and Europe, has renewed its contract with AGM Telematics for its RouteMaster vehicle tracking system.
TelematicsBelfast-based round-the-clockTruck and trailer rental firm 24:7 is reporting faster and safer loading since adding a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet of trucks (7.5 to 44 tonne), Euroliner trailers, fridge trailers, box vans, flatbeds and skeletals.
TrailersCLOCS – Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety – has been shortlisted for two industry awards, with its safety aims and its partnership with Transport for London both coming to the judges’ attention.
Road SafetyExxonMobil and McLaren-Honda are running an efficiency challenge for the drivers of the F1 team’s support truck fleet, transporting race cars, equipment and hospitality units.
Lubricants & SystemsBread manufacturer Warburtons received a slice of the accolades at the 2015 Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards, with its commercial vehicle fleet being judged the most fuel efficient.
Alternative FuelsTransport operator BR Saunders has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 26-tonne Range C380 6x2, in response to increased demand for its services from the construction sector.
RigidsLondonWaste – wholly-owned and contracted by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) to provide environmentally waste management – is running a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz eight-wheelers.
Heavy Goods VehiclesFirst Bus has extended its tyre management contract with Michelin Solutions for a further two years, which will see Michelin supply, fit and service tyres on more than 4,000 buses across the country.
Tyres & RetreadsGHA Coaches has taken delivery of four Optare Solos and two Metrocity vehicles, as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Bus & CoachCosan Lubricants has introduced a range of Mobil products designed to boost reliability and productivity of trucks, coaches and buses.
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