Iveco is reporting “exceeded expectations” from its trial by European logistics firm SMET of a longer 18-metre articulated Stralis truck running on LNG (liquefied natural gas).
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz showed its vulnerable road user-friendly Econic construction vehicle at – of all things –this year’s historic Cart Marking ceremony by the Worshipful Company of Carmen, held in Guildhall...
Municipal Vehicles
DAF Trucks has launched its 2015 UK Technician of the Year process, with the first of four question papers issued nationally to DAF dealerships’ technicians.
Continuing Professional Development
Kent-based haulier and logistics firm Salvatori says it is achieving “outstanding” fuel economy from its latest batch of Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG 6x2 tractor units.
Tractor Units
Boroughbridge Motors, part of temperature controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall, has worked with local Volvo dealership Crossroads Truck and Bus to create an on-site ATF...
Road Legal
Two new Volvo B11R Euro 6 coaches have been delivered to Wheadons Travel Group, following the Cardiff-based coach operator’s good experience with its 2008 Euro 5 Volvo B12B model.
Bus & Coach
Hertfordshire-based Uno Bus has deployed Lytx’s DC Protect video-based driver safety programme across its entire fleet of buses, under a five-year contract.
Driver / People Management
Millbrook Proving Ground – the vehicle test, validation and engineering service provider which is to host the eighth annual Cenex LCV event in September – says the theme of its deplays will be ‘More...
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Mercedes-Benz dealer Northside Truck & Van has scooped a road transport industry Oscar in recognition of its commitment to developing “the leaders of tomorrow”.
Apprenticeships
The Minister for Skills has disappointed the transport industry by turning his back on the training standard for LGV drivers put forward by the FTA (Freight Transport Association), RHA (Road Haulage...
Apprenticeships
Wrings Transport’s first four Euro 6 trucks – all Actros 2545 tractor units with flat-floored BigSpace cabs – are outperforming its Euro 5 trucks to the tune of one mile per gallon.
Driver / People Management
UK cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow is thanking the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) for helping it to improve the first of its next generation mobile chemotherapy units.
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