VOSA has launched a consultation on proposals to change its fees for statutory services, including: HGV and PSV testing; operator licensing; vehicle approval and certification; identity checks; and...
VOSA TestingVolvo Trucks has appointed Tony Davis commercial aftersales director. In his new position, Davis will report to Volvo Trucks UK managing director Ulf Magnusson.
People
Debenhams has been furnished with 37 Teardrop trailers from Don-Bur – one the 3,000th manufactured – which are expected to cut the firm's fuel consumption by up to 7%.
Trailers
Northampton-based haulier C Butt has added more MAN trucks to its existing fleet, with the delivery of six new TGX 26.440 XL tractor units.
Tractor Units
The UK's first two Scania-ADL gas-powered buses – part of an order of 20 for Reading Buses – have now been delivered. The rest are scheduled for delivery early in May.
Alternative Fuels
Birmingham-based NCH (UK) has ordered a fleet of 10 Crafter Luton vans from Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham for its Pure Solve division.
Rigids
Delivery of the last of 32 new trucks for 2013 completes a £6 million, all-DAF renewal programme at Nationwide Platforms' 116-strong vehicle fleet.
Trailers
Stewart Oades has handed over the presidency of the FTA (Freight Transport Association) to Ian Veitch, managing director of Yusen Logistics UK, following FTA's National Council meeting in London...
People
Safetytrimworldwide is celebrating the news that, following its signing of an exclusive distribution deal with JOST for Australian sales worth around £1 million per annum, the British built wheel...
Security Equipment
Asset Alliance (AAL) is reporting that several of its clients have been able to take delivery of new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units at preferential rates, thanks to its buying power.
Tractor Units
Nuneaton-based engineering, research and test consultancy MIRA has launched a training and education academy, which it says is for existing MIRA staff and future generations of engineers and...
Apprenticeships
The production line manufacturing Boris Johnson's new buses for London – hailed as the greenest of its type anywhere in the world – has delivered its first buses to the capital.
Bus & Coach