Tippers are now being built at Thompsons’ third factory in Blackburn, which brings the total number of production facilities to seven manufacturing tipper and specialist truck bodies.
Tippers
More than 300 local charities and community groups across England are now to receive new minibuses from the DfT’s (Department for Transport) £25 million Community Transport Minibus Fund.
Bus & Coach
TRW Automotive Aftermarket’s new TRW Part Finder app for Europe and Asia is now available for free download, covering vehicle parts for everything from cars to 44-tonnne HGVs.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Vehicle testing and engineering specialist Millbrook has joined a UK industry consortium led by energy technology group Intelligent Energy to develop a new class of zero-emission, light commercial...
Alternative Fuels
New guidance has been published by DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) aimed at helping commercial vehicle operators to transport loads securely.
Driver / People Management
More than one in four vehicles sold throughout Europe in 2014 were powered by fuel-efficient EcoBoost technology – and developer Ford has now reported its five millionth vehicle worldwide equipped...
Engines & Engine Parts
East Midlands-based Mid UK Recycling has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Range T460 6x2 units with hydraulics for its 70-strong, Scania-dominated fleet.
Tractor Units
Local authorities are increasing looking at paperless methods of enforcing their fleet policies as they aim to reduce resources devoted to administration, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions sales...
Fleet Management Systems
Tennant Transport of Forth has taken delivery of its first order of 12 flat and two tipper trailers with SAF axle and suspension systems, which are now being specified as standard.
Axles
The UK’s first DAF Euro 6 dual-fuel tractor unit – an XF 12.8 litre, 450bhp with small midlift – will be displayed on liquefied gas supplier Gasrec’s stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show...
Alternative Fuels
The triennial review of the traffic commissioners for Great Britain has now been published by the DfT (Department for Transport).
Transport CPC
Projects aimed at bringing fuel cells to van fleets, developing high-efficiency transmissions and creating the next generation of electric and hybrid buses are to receive money from the 10-year £1...
Electric Vehicles