Ben Spencer

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Hyndburn to receive RCVs

Hyndburn Borough Council in Lancashire has awarded Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) a contract for five refuse collection vehicles (RCV) fitted with safety equipment and electric bin lifts.

Municipal Vehicles
News

VEV helps Tootbus manage EV fleet

Electric fleet solutions provider VEV has entered an agreement that will allow Tootbus to power its three electric vehicles (EV) in London.

Electric Vehicles
News

Go-Ahead Group to recruit 850 apprentices

The Go-Ahead Group is aiming to recruit 850 apprentices during 2024 to train as bus drives, engineers and a variety of administration roles.

Apprenticeships
Features

Benefits of going electric at depots

Fleets may have reservations about making the switch to electric, but Ben Spencer discovers how this transition could yield benefits further down the line

Alternative Fuels
Features

Testing battery and hydrogen trucks

Ben Spencer learns more about four battery electric and hydrogen projects aiming to realise the potential of both options

Alternative Fuels
News

FirstGroup launches advocate network

FirstGroup has launched an advocate network to bring together those who have taken part in its personal development programmes aimed at women and ethnically diverse colleagues.

Continuing Professional Development
Video Content

Why mobile crane inspections are critical

​WorkSafeBC has uploaded a video stating that when crane inspection or maintenance is skipped or is not thorough, critical parts can fail, which can have devastating effects.

Cranes
News

Microlise acquires Enterprise Software Systems

Microlise Group has strengthened its transport management system (TMS) offering with the acquisition of Enterprise Software Systems (ESSL).

Fleet Management Systems
News

Fruehauf appoints business development manager

Fruehauf has appointed Gary Hunt as business development manager, who will play a role in the company’s expansion plans for 2024.

Trailers
News

Brit European extends contract with Prometeon

Cheshire-based Brit European has extended an agreement with Prometeon, covering a fleet of 162 tractor units and rigids, 201 trailers and a mix of cars and vans.

Trailers
News

SSE to build electric HGV charging hub

SSE Energy Solutions is to build its first electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) in Birmingham.

Electric Vehicles
News

Asset Alliance Group opens site in Manchester

Asset Alliance Group has opened a new site at Trafford Park in Manchester, which has become the main base for its asset management division.

Truck Efficiency