Civil engineering services specialist Applebridge Construction has ordered 18 new Caddy vans from VW Commercial Vehicles, to maintain work sites across Yorkshire and the north east England.
Car Derived Vans
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, is among finalists in this year’s FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards, run by the FTA (Freight Transport Association) in the Leader of the Year category.
Driver / People Management
More than nine out of 10 Scania trucks registered in the UK since 2011 are now connected with Scania’s OnBoard telematics systems and its associated online reporting package.
Telematics
Family run bus and coach operator Richard Bros has added four Optare Metrocity buses to its fleet.
Bus & Coach
Perthshire-based Docherty’s Midland Coaches has taken delivery of its third Streetlite bus from Wrightbus, citing fuel performance as a key factor for its selection.
Bus & Coach
Continental has released a 355/50 R 22.5 steer axle tyre for its Conti EcoPlus HS3 range which, together with the drive axle version launched earlier this year, promise a “new tyre concept” for semi-trailers, according to the manufacturer.
Tyres & Retreads
Commercial vehicle hire business Fleet Hire has signed a new three-year agreement to fit premium Michelin tyres across more than 4,500 cars and vans within its growing fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Bolton-based haulier JMA Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Renault Range T tractors, following head-to-head evaluations with Mercedes, Iveco and DAF during which the Renault came out top on fuel performance.
Tractor Units
TRW Automotive Aftermarket’s online catalogue now allows technicians to find parts using a VIN identifier.
ConsumablesRoof hatch may detach: During production the roof hatch could have been attached incorrectly. It is possible for the roof hatch to detach and cause a risk of personal injury and vehicle damage. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a new roof hatch.
Recalls
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