As the UK transport industry reflects on last month's supremely successful Commercial Vehicle Operator Show at the NEC, Birmingham (page 36), it's becoming apparent that the new-look event provided a...
Alternative Fuels
MiX Telematics reckons that, in the last year alone, its technology has saved bus and coach operators a staggering £8 million in fuel bills.
Telematics
SP Holding of Telford, the drainage services trucks and plant hire firm, is challenging UK fleet operators to buy 'best of British'. Putting its money where its proverbial mouth is, the firm's latest...
Tankers
Natural gas engines have been around for a while, but we might just be on the verge of a resurgence – if only the sums can add up. Brian Tinham explains
Alternative FuelsPeter Hayden is the new sales and marketing director at Bosal UK, after taking up the position in April. He joins the exhaust, catalytic converter and towbar maker from Valeo. His 25 years in the...
PeopleLiftmaster's K1350 Wheel Grabber provides a good way of removing a seized, hub-piloted, wheel.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / TrimsGray & Adams has re-branded its fuel efficient trailers the Eco-Range, with the Eco-Aer, Eco-Max and Eco-Low, all part of the line-up.
Trailers
Bowser and sweeper hire firm T&M Plant, in Horley, Surrey, has added two more MAN 18-tonne 4x4 dust suppression vehicles to its specialist plant hire fleet.
Municipal Vehicles
The first Solo SR on Merseyside has been supplied by Optare Direct to fast-growing PeoplesBus.
Bus & Coach
Guildford-based Grays Truck & Van has extended its Iveco franchise into West London, by opening of a new sales and service dealership in the Heathrow area.
Repair & Maintenance
Parsons Nationwide Distribution says its latest premium specification Actros tractor unit – a 6x2 2546 unitwith range-topping flat-floored cab – is performing very well.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Hermes is testing two rigids with Bevan21 aerodynamic bodies as part of its of an initiative to achieve operating efficiencies and cut carbon emissions.
Green Vehicles