Fresh Start Waste Services, the business waste and recycling collector of choice, have committed to their pledge of reducing the carbon footprint of waste they collect by ensuring onward movement of waste is recycled within the North-West of England. Fresh Start work with thousands of businesses across the North West… Read more »
Top universities’ recycling and waste management supplier lands a ‘double first’ with 8×2 Arocs from Mercedes-Benz Dealer City West Commercials
Technology-led independent waste management specialist Select Environmental Services has added the first front-end loader to a fleet dominated by Mercedes-Benz. The 32-tonne Arocs is also its first truck to be fitted with the manufacturer’s ground-breaking MirrorCam system. The muscular eight-wheeler arrived, together with a 6×2 Actros that has a… Read more »
IVECO Daily 7-Tonne and Eurocargo dish up the perfect fleet for Euro Foods
Euro Foods, a leading distributor of frozen and fresh foods, serving the restaurant, catering and specialist supermarket sectors for the past 30 years has taken delivery of 14 new IVECOs as it further invests in its fleet. Eleven 7.2 tonne GVW IVECO Daily chassis cabs and three 12 tonne Eurocargo… Read more »
IVECO celebrates the 600,000th Eurocargo built at its iconic Brescia plant
IVECO celebrates the 600,000th Eurocargo produced at the Brescia plant, an iconic production site for the brand that has played a key role in every generation of this vehicle, whose glorious past goes hand-in-hand with constant, forward-looking innovation. The Brescia plant has always been the heart of production operations for… Read more »
Trio of Isuzu Grafters clean up at bathroom specialists Alan T Carr
The latest order for three box van Isuzu 3.5 tonne Grafters means that there are now 11 Isuzus in the distribution fleet at bathroom specialists Alan T Carr, comprising both 3.5 tonne and 7.5 tonne models. “With our anticipated planned business growth, we are upgrading the distribution fleet and believe… Read more »
New Volvo FM sweepers make track debut for Kelly Plant Hire
Redditch-based Kelly Plant Hire has become the first operator in the UK to put the new Volvo FM into operation in a road sweeper application. The FORS Gold-accredited fleet has taken delivery of three FM 380 Globetrotter 4×2 rigids riding on rear air-suspension and mounted with Back to Black rear… Read more »
Volta Trucks partners with CPC Group to develop and deliver the world’s most sustainable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the appointment of CPC Group, Europe’s largest composite manufacturing company, to develop and supply the sustainable and recyclable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built… Read more »
The Actros L: Mercedes-Benz Trucks sets new standards in the premium segment for long-distance haulage trucks
Whether in terms of efficiency, safety or comfort, the Mercedes-Benz Actros has been setting a high standard for trucks in the long-distance haulage and heavy-duty distribution haulage sectors since 1996. The latest Actros generation, from 2018 onward, has continually set new milestones with a multitude of innovations in the fields… Read more »
TruTac software is a ‘one-stop shop’ for JG Pears
One of the UK’s leading animal by-product processors has simplified its fleet and driver management by using TruTac’s compliance software suite, TruControl. JG Pears has specialised in eco-friendly treatment of animal by-products and food waste since 1972. It operates a fleet of more than 60 HGVs – predominantly 6×2 tractor… Read more »
Renault Trucks expands dealer network with Glasgow west service point addition
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has announced the further expansion of its dealer network with the opening of a new service point near Glasgow. Working with Renault Trucks’ wholly owned dealer, Renault Trucks Scotland, A&D Logistics Ltd joins 74 other strategically located sites across the UK and Ireland providing expert… Read more »
