Stuart Webster is the new managing director at Iveco UK and Ireland, taking over from Bob Lowden who, says the company, has left “to pursue other activities”. Webster joined the group 15 years ago...
People
Commercial vehicle rental firm Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has launched a fleet compliance initiative designed to help operators understand their legal, financial and duty of care obligations.
Driver CPC
GAZ Group – part of Russia's diversified industrial groups Basic Element – has unveiled a family of Ural NEXT trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Northern Ireland aggregates, concrete products and road services specialist Northstone Materials says it is delighted with its first Renault Range C tippers and mixers.
Concrete Mixers
Hankook Tire is extending its portfolio of heavy-duty truck tyres, starting with the provision of OE (original equipment) fitments for Mercedes-Benz new Actros – an expansion of its 2014 OE deal with...
Tyres & Retreads
TIP’s ‘Fat Bottomed Boys’ team has smashed last year’s charity bike ride record, raising nearly £40,000 in a race from Manchester to Galway in Southern Ireland – a distance of more than 3200km.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Building, heating and plumbing supplies firm Wolseley UK has implemented Masternaut Connect tracking across 193 branch vehicles to improve customer deliveries, increase driver safety and reduce fuel...
Telematics
Fiona Kerr, managing director of First Glasgow, has won the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Woman of the Year Award.
People
Aberdeen-based bulk liquid hauler William Nicol, which is celebrating its 80th year in business, has taken delivery of a pair of range-topping Mercedes-Benz Actros 2563 GigaSpace tractor units – and...
Tankers
Fuel card firm fuelGenie has expanded ts UK filling station network by partnering with supermarket Sainsbury’s.
Fuel Pricing
Fleet leasing and rental management software specialist Jaama has become a FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) associate member, reinforcing its commitment to raising fleet standards.
Driver / People Management
National tyre services firm ATS Euromaster has been awarded the highest accolade from RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) for the second year running.
Health & Safety Legislation