As part of its effort to raises safety standards in logistics, FTA (the Freight Transport Association) is now offering the world's first satellite navigation system incorporating an HGV cyclist alert...
Road Safety
Kerr's Tyres has taken delivery of its fifth new Mercedes-Benz Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDI this year.
Panel Vans
G-Line Coach Tours has added a Volvo B7R Sideral 10 Sunsundegui coach to its fleet nof coaches.
Bus & Coach
Danny Steven Sawrij, from Halifax, has been fined £300,000 and was ordered to pay £150,000 costs, following a VOSA investigation, and subsequent court hearing.
VOSA Prohibitions
A pair of Stonemaster-bodied tippers has recently joined the 50-strong fleet of Leyland-based Clive Hurt (Plant Hire).
Tippers
Bulk tipper operator James Booth is deploying a batch of Hyva-equipped lightweight tipping trailers into its fleet, with the aim of raising operating productivity.
Tippers
A fuel efficiency programme pioneered by Turners (Soham) and Isotrak has been recognised by the FTA's (Freight Transport Association) Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS).
Telematics
Body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright has launched a recruitment drive for 40 apprentices to support the company's expansion plans.
Apprenticeships
A full-scale prototype of the PowerPac fuel cell system, aimed at truck manufacturers and operators among others, has been unveiled by Swedish energy company PowerCell.
Battery Technology
With the introduction of the new FH, FM, FMX, FE and FL models since September 2012, Volvo has says it has now completed the overhaul of its entire truck range.
Rigids
Operators in Scotland are being encouraged to enter the race to be recognised as the country's greenest transport business as the 2013 VIBES Transport Award opens for entries.
Bus & Coach
Eastleigh-based AFS. Haulage has replaced two of its older vehicles with a pair of Iveco Stralis Hi-Way long-haul tractor units.
Tractor Units