Simon Elliott has been appointed the new managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, taking over from Des Evans, who stood down due to ill health. Elliott, who has served as managing director of...
People
Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Chargemaster is to provide charge points for exhibitors and visitors at CENEX LCV2014, the Low Carbon Vehicle Event.
Electric Vehicles
Transport professionals from some of the most forward-looking names in the business are set to speak at this year's IRTE Conference on 17 September, at Hilton at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent.
Fleet Management Systems
Palletised goods transporter Walkers Transport has gone live with r2c Online to improve the management of its fleet of 200 commercial vehicles.
Workshop Management SystemsRyder is increasing its trailer rental fleet with 60 new 13.6 metre tri-axle single compartment refrigerated trailers.
Trailers
Vehicle tracking specialist Fleetmatics says it now has in excess of 500,000 vehicles under subscription, representing more than 62 billion data points.
Telematics
To mark the centenary since the start of World War I, the August edition of the Road Haulage Association's Roadway Magazine includes a 16-page commemorative supplement.
Tractor Units
Four buses are to be fitted with new pedestrian and cyclist detection software, aimed at improving drivers awareness of pedestrians and cyclists, later this month.
Security Equipment
Graham Poole Transport is now operating a special new Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor unit complete with XXL cab in a cerise livery.
Tractor Units
Trailers and semi-trailers have a largely unwarranted reputation for poor maintenance. Brian Tinham talks to Derek Skinner, of Schmirtz Cargobull, and Dave Parr, of TIP Trailer Services, about what...
Continuing Professional Development
60 technicians from 10 bus operators took part in the IRTE Skills Challenge. Brian Tinham reports from last month's awards ceremony
Apprenticeships
Ten UK universities are to appear in the University Showcase section at the Cenex-LCV2014 lo carbon vehicle community exhibition and conference.
Electric Vehicles