Logistics

Vanfridge and sister company Pola Van Rental have seen a 25% year-on-year boost in orders for Ford vans, chiefly Transit Connect and Transit Custom. The Midlands-based company puts the sales upturn down to Ford’s comprehensive CV range, which covers the…

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a “world-class” road network for Greater Manchester. Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester have signed a memorandum of understanding on a long-term vision for the region’s…

Logistics firm GBA Services has added 10 DAF  XF 460 FT Super Space Cabs to its UK and European ‘time critical’ operation fleet. The firm chose the trucks as it has seen an 8% increase in fuel consumption over Euro-5…

A new drag reduction kit for HGVs, launched at the CV Show last month, has been patented and is being adopted by Eddie Stobart. Wirth Research used its experience in motorsport technology to develop the new Bumper Turning Vane as…

Web-based management company r2c Online has rolled out a new tool for managing and controlling SMR work between fleet operators and repairers, for everything from HGVs to passenger cars. The tool, called i2i, or ‘issue 2 invoice’ allows all types…

Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has announced two new environmental sustainability goals as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint. The global supplier will help customers to reduce fuel usage and also target a reduction in its own CO2 levels throughout…

A fleet of 273 Carrier Transicold Vector 1850 MT and 1950 MT vehicles have helped Waitrose achieve a near-perfect availability rate during the first quarter of 2015. The performance of the Vector units, which represent half of Waitrose’s temperature-controlled trailer…

Vehicle rental firm Fraikin will take delivery of more than 300 new vehicles during 2015, with a three-phase order valued at £13 million. Deliveries will be spread across the company’s nationwide network of rental branches and follows the arrival of…

Tesco has employed a new journey management telematics system from Microlise to help reduce mileage and increase efficiency of its delivery fleet. New hardware and software has been installed in 19 depots and more than 2,500 vehicles across the UK…

Specialist secure haulage operator Forward Trucking Services has added 10 Krone Dry Liner box trailers to its fleet. The Hertfordshire based company will use the models for its secure mail contract with DX Group. Trunking overnight from 11 UK locations…