Iceland Foods to reduce home delivery emissions by 1.6 thousand tonnes 

Iceland, the UK’s leader in frozen food, operating nearly 1,000 stores across the country, is set to cut CO2 emissions by more than 1,600 metric tonnes this year thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge, in-cab driver coaching technology, which combines…

IVECO X-Way trucks join Biffa’s bulk carrier fleet 

Sustainable waste management company Biffa has taken delivery of four new IVECO X-Way trucks to support its fleet of over 3,000 vehicles.  The four new IVECO X-Ways (AD360X42Z OFF) are joining the Biffa fleet as bulk carriers.  Biffa maintains around…

Vanaways lays the groundwork for MacDonald Surfacing fleet replacement

Redditch-based tarmac contractor MacDonald Surfacing has embarked on an ambitious fleet renewal programme with support from vehicle supplier Vanaways. MacDonald has now taken delivery of ten Ford Transit tippers and a trio of Nissan Navara pickups from independent broker Vanaways.…

Parts availability and technician shortages improving in 2023, according to r2c vehicle off-road data

Parts availability and technician shortages, the two issues that have plagued commercial fleets and repairers for the last three years, have improved in 2023, as shown by the r2c vehicle off-road (VOR) data. r2c’s system allows fleets and workshops to…

Volvo FH becomes the first electric Truck of the Year 

Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, becoming the first-ever electric truck named International Truck of the Year.    In explaining the decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness, and…

Teignbridge Council orders new fleet from SFS

SFS is delivering a new fleet of 56 vehicles to Teignbridge District Council in Spring 2024 as part of the council’s ongoing contract hire agreement with the fleet and workshop management company. The 56-vehicle fleet includes: SFS, celebrating its 30th…

Essex Bulk Services enhances sustainability with Mission Zero accreditation

Family-run transport business with a fleet of 122 vehicles, Essex Bulk Services Ltd (EBS), has completed the Advanced Sustainability Accreditation with Mission Zero, a quality standard for the fleet sector. EBS recognises that Sustainability in the transport sector impacts more than simply emission…

EPIC Media Group announces successor

Leading vehicle graphics firm EPIC Media Group has announced that GRS Fleet Graphics, part of the Tosca Capital Group, will be the successor to continue the business’s growth trajectory by providing greater operational capacity, excellent customer service and nationwide coverage…

CTS Hire appoints Matt Lewis

Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has appointed Matt Lewis as its new Head of Vehicle Rental.  With over 25 years of experience in vehicle leasing gained across various industries, including logistics and distribution, Matt has worked on ‘both sides…