Ryder has introduced a range of Euro 6 tractor units to its nationwide rental fleet – a mix of high specification, big cab 6x2 units from DAF, Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Iveco, all with built-in...
Tractor Units
The transport industry is declaring itself broadly happy with yesterday’s Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer – breathing a sigh of relief over the fuel duty freeze, but calling his...
Fleet Operating Costs
The FTA (Freight Transport Association), RHA (Road Haulage Association), FairFuelUK, the RAC, Microlise, 33 MPs and others are all warning the Chancellor that failing to freeze or cut fuel duty in...
Driver / People Management
Having an effective method of reporting defects should be a key part of any vehicle operator’s maintenance regime – and that should start with understanding what to look for..
Driver / People Management
As coach travel continues to flourish, three more operators have this month bought new vehicles for their fleets – two choosing Irizar and the third opting for Volvo.
Bus & Coach
Research commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles suggests that nearly 50% of van drivers – meaning more than 1.2 million vehicles – are driving overloaded vans on UK roads.
Fixed PenaltiesTRL (the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory) has just revealed that it is now working with the French road safety testing facility Transpolis to offer full-scale safety and security barrier impact...
Braking Systems
From lowly beginnings, telematics is increasingly at the heart of all sorts of operators’ improvement agendas. Brian Tinham discovers why – and talks to DVSA about its future in next generation...
Telematics
Gas trucks have a long and slightly disappointing history, but with the wind of technological and commercial change blowing strongly through the transport industry, their time is coming. Brian Tinham...
Alternative FuelsPatrick McLoughlin has been reappointed as Secretary of State for Transport. Andrew Jones, Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has replaced Claire Perry as Parliamentary Under Secretary...
People
A gas vehicle hub refuelling stations request form has been released by CENEX (centre of excellence for low carbon technologies) to help suppliers see where gas truck fleet operators want the new fuel...
Alternative Fuels
Telematics specialist Causeway is now partnering with Transport Exchange Group to help member hauliers reduce empty return loads and improve profitability.
Telematics