Widnes-based chemical haulier Gussion Transport is reporting a 30% cut in its tyre bill since converting to fleet-wide tyre management and an all-Michelin new and Remix fitment policy.
Tyres & Retreads
Passengers using Cotswold Exploring to tour the eponymously named Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are waxing lyrical about the service and new venture’s choice of vehicle.
Bus & Coach
Tyre technicians are about to be offered fully independent accreditation for the first time, under a new irtec assessment.
Irtec
RB Trucks has opened a new ATF (authorised testing facility) and workshop near King’s Lynn, describing it as the most comprehensive facility for commercial vehicle testing and repair in the region.
Workshop Management Systems
Renault’s Trafic panel van was last month’s Glass’s Used Van Hero, with the organisation’s commercial vehicle editors agreeing that the model offers outstanding value, quality and ability.
Panel Vans
Steve’s Transport, which has operations in Shrewsbury and Coalville, deserves to go out of business, according to traffic commissioner for the West Midlands, Nick Denton (pictured).
Driver / People Management
Although the IRTE’s irtec accreditation scheme does not yet figure in the new technician apprenticeship standard, Arriva engineering development manager Lloyd Mason (pictured) believes that is likely...
Irtec
Municipal vehicle hire firm CTS (Collett Transport Services, part of part of Specialist Fleet Services) has purchased five new service vans under a fleet replenishment deal.
Panel VansAn incorrect mounting bracket for the power assisted steering pump may have been installed. This can cause misalignment of the pump and wear to the drive mechanism., which could result in failure of...
Recalls
Knorr-Bremse says it has received “strong support” in its bid for Haldex with an acceptance level of 86.1% from shareholders, including shares already held by Knorr-Bremse.
Dealerships
Palletised freight network Pall-Ex is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Fleet Operating Costs
John Raymond Transport has acquired six Volvo FH tractor units following its acquisition by the Nolan Group in September (2016) and subsequent expansion of the business.
Tractor Units