Container transport specialist Goldstar has gone live with Microlise’s Fleet Performance telematics software, along with its Incident Data Recorder, which provides pre-accident information.
Fleet Management Systems
Renault Trucks has launched a truck simulator application, aimed at the general public, but also potentially useful to driver trainers.
Driver / People Management
ZF Services UK, the British aftersales business of the German driveline and chassis technology company, has opened a technical training centre aimed at helping distributors and service organisations...
Continuing Professional Development
Birmingham-based Rail Safety Solutions (RSS) has acquired 22 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Citan vans on CharterWay contract hire from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Bus & Coach
Lucketts Travel, in Fareham, Hampshire, has taken delivery of a pair of 12.8-metre length Scania OmniExpress touring coaches – adding to its existing fleet of six similar vehicles.
Sales Figures
The Scottish government has published a consultation document outlining the low emission zone (LEZ) strategy for Scotland, and giving two years’ notice of potential implementation.
Emissions
Aggregates and earth-moving specialist Maen Karne has taken delivery of six new Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units – taking its MAN fleet acquisitions, including dippers and rigid mixer chassis,...
Tippers
DAF Trucks has refreshed its body builders’ information website, providing improved access to advice and guidance on configuring and mounting bodies efficiently to DAF chassis.
Bodywork
Cummins Turbo Technologies is working with a large unnamed OEM vehicle manufacturer, field testing its new, compact electric wastegate turbocharger for light- and heavy-duty engines.
Emissions Control
SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) is to host a debate on 11 February 2015 on the bus, coach and commercial vehicle sectors' contribution to improving air quality.
Emissions Control
Iveco is fitter, leaner and stronger than ever – and has world class product and services throughout the heavy and light truck and van industry – but will be focusing on improving its retail presence...
Rigids
Growing freight handling firm Goldstar Heathrow has bought £20,000 worth of lifting equipment from Somerstotalkare for its workshops to its expanding fleet of more than 100 tractor units and 70...
Lifting Equipment