Reilly Concrete Pumping, the UK's largest privately-owned concrete transport firm, has taken delivery of the country's first Euro 6 truck-mounted concrete pump – an 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs.
Concrete Mixers
ATS Euromaster has expanded its service by adding a new 7.0 tonne Iveco Daily kitted-out for earthmover and industrial tyres, to its fleet.
Drop Side
Haulage and aggregate supplier PJ and J Dearden (Chard) has taken delivery of its first Renault Truck – a new T460 6x2 tractor unit, which replaces a Mercedes Actros.
Tractor Units
Twenty new series Volvo FH tractor units have entered service with independent haulier Knowles Transport – joining its 70 strong fleet, most of which are already Volvos.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicles drivers agency Drivers Direct has launched a campaign with the BFRS (British Forces Resettlement Services) to help find work for ex-service men and woman as they look to return to...
Driver / People Management
LED studs will help reverse the rise in the number of serious accidents on Britain's road network, according to a road safety expert whose local authority is the first in the UK to install the...
Road Safety
With the perceived disparities between OE and aftermarket parts, and claims and counter-claims about which operators and workshops should use, Brian Tinham seeks guidance for busy fleet managers and...
Gearboxes
Getting trailer specifications right is all about focusing on the operation and building on experience. But optimising them for efficiency and lifecycle costs requires a fresh look at available...
Braking Systems
New EU rules were adopted yesterday (1 October 2014), with member states now obliged to ensure minimum coverage of clean, alternative fuels refuelling stations for EU-wide vehicle mobility.
Alternative Fuels
Cenex (the centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies), with funding from the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), has developed an online tool for gas and dual-fuel truck operators...
Alternative Fuels
CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) has published its 'Vision for Transport Planning' with the Transport Planning Society (TPS) – setting out challenges for the UK over the next 20...
Transport CPC
A transport energy task force established by DfT (Department for Transport) and LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) is to examine options for meeting the RED (Renewable Energy Directive) 2020...
Alternative Fuels