Sanctuary Group says it is making substantial savings through a scheme aimed at improving driver behaviour – with fuel bills down by a third across 80 vehicles.
Telematics
The road transport industry did itself proud at April's Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, according to IRTE Services, one of the three organising partners.
Irtec
EuroTra (The European Transport Training Association) has launched its Safety Award for 2013.
Road Safety
Volvo has revealed that, since the launch of the Swedish manufacturer's FE Hybrid, some 50 trucks have been delivered to customers throughout Europe – and that the response has b been "very positive",...
Rigids
Texa says its new Axone truck service, launched at the CV Show, has been developed to provide a simple tool for everyday vehicle service and maintenance work, particularly for operators and workshops...
Diagnostic Equipment
Following an evaluation exercise involving several truck brands, Staplehurst Transits has bought its first Mercedes-Benz tractor unit.
Tractor Units
A new venture for concrete paving specialist PJ Davidson UK has seen the company take delivery of five new Renault Kerax 430 8x4 rigids fitted with Bay-Lynx volumetric mixer bodies and Optidriver+...
Municipal Vehicles
DAF has introduced a variant of the new Euro 6 XF truck as a low-deck tractor, designed for high-volume continental transport operations.
Tractor Units
Engineering skills were recognised at the annual irtec Awards at last week's CV Show, with David Rivers from SPR Trailer Services, David Thompson of Tyson H Burridge, Kevin Neal from Ainscough Crane...
Irtec
Truck tyre serves and supplies specialist TruckForce has secured a contract for freight and distribution company TapFreight.
Tyres & Retreads
With just over a month and a half before bus operators go head-to-head in this summer's IRTE Skills Challenge, technicians are being invited to step up to the plate and test their knowledge online.
Apprenticeships
East Yorkshire-based Robinson Contract Services has bought six new Renault Premium Lander 430.32 8x4 bulk tippers to service a new contract for Yorkshire Water.
Tippers