Aircraft cleaning specialist Up & Away Aviation Services flew straight back to Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials after winning a prestigious slice of additional business. The company has purchased another four Vito vans, three of which are being assigned to the new contract. This goes ‘live’ on 1 July and makes… Read more »
Gregory Distribution transforms vehicle workshops with Freeway mobile devices
Gregory Distribution has equipped its fleet engineers with mobile devices to replace a significant amount of paperwork in workshops. Introduced at 5 sites across the UK, it is part of a Group wide fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems providing real time, 24/7 information for centralised management including compliance,… Read more »
Range T520 High joins John Petch Transport in conquest deal
John Petch Transport, the Eggborough, North Yorkshire bulk carrier, has added a top-spec’ Renault Trucks Range T520 High to its fleet of 25 tractors and tipping trailers in a conquest deal. The flat floor T520 High was purchased as a fleet replacement following reliability issues from a rival manufacturer and… Read more »
Axtec launches 3rd generation OnBoard Load Indicator for eight-wheelers
Axle weighing specialist, Axtec, has launched the latest generation of its market-leading OnBoard Axle Load Indicator which, in an industry first, has been further developed to enable installation on most four-axle rigid vehicles. Axtec, the UK’s leading specialist in axle weighing technology, says this 3rd generation OnBoard equipment will deliver… Read more »
Fox Brothers expanding haulage services with curtainside trailers and fuel tanker
Fox Brothers have announced the acquisition of 2 SDC tri axle curtainside trailers, along with a brand new 42,000 litre Kassbohrer fuel tanker. Blackpool based haulage company Fox Brothers have added the curtainside trailers and fuel tanker to their already 65-strong fleet. With the curtainside trailers featuring brand new eye-catching… Read more »
Green policies must be sustainable – RHA reaction to Committee on Climate Change report
The RHA has responded to Thursday’s report published by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) – Reducing UK emissions: 2020 Progress Report to Parliament. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett said: Thursday’s “report from the Committee on Climate Change features laudable aims to address our environmental challenges. These must now be set… Read more »
Volvo drives desirability to the next level with launch of FH Unlimited Edition
Volvo Trucks is launching an FH Unlimited Edition tractor unit featuring a luxurious Globetrotter XL cab interior, a full range of active safety equipment and a choice of three drivelines packed with Volvo’s latest technologies. The new models will allow customers to select between their preference for fuel saving potential,… Read more »
Bulk haulier’s smart new Mercedes-Benz Arocs delivers a fitting tribute to grandfathers who served
As a self-confessed Formula 1™ addict, Tony Rees usually decorates his Mercedes-Benz trucks with airbrushed artwork celebrating the sport’s stars and their cars. Instead of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, however, the latest bears an image of his grandfather, alongside pictures of his wife’s and driver’s grandfathers. All three are… Read more »
Commercial vehicle production down -61.6% in May as some factories stay closed
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production was down -61.6% in May, with 810 vehicles leaving factory gates, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Many plants remained closed in the month, while others resumed operations at a reduced capacity. The fall in output follows a… Read more »
HGV Levy suspended for a year
Registered keepers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), registered in the UK, and drivers and owners/operators of HGVs from outside the UK accessing the UK road network can expect the collection of the levy to be suspended for 12 months from 1 August 2020. This will reduce financial liabilities for UK… Read more »
