First Aberdeen engineer Denis Noble has saved the bus operator thousands of pounds, having invented equipment that helps maintain the company's 32 bendy buses.
Loading/Unloading EquipmentNorbert Dentressangle and Mitsubishi Electric Europe have jointly invested in clean vehicle technology, with the introduction of a diesel-electric hybrid to this dedicated distribution fleet.
Green VehiclesWith nearly three months until the Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2013 opens at Birmingham's NEC (9-11 April 2013), the organisers are reporting a strong flow of exhibitor applications covering...
TrailersRefrigerated road transport operator Frigospeed says it has increased mileage by 55% since switching to Continental tyres.
Tyres & RetreadsUsing wireless technology to command platoons of trucks is now feasible, says Volvo, which proved its technology at the conclusion of the Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE) project.
Traffic CommunicationsIveco and TNT Express have signed a contract for the delivery of 115 Daily natural powered vehicles by 2013 for TNT's Italian operations.
Alternative FuelsDenby Transport says it's confident that its latest four Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner semi-trailers will still be in operation in 15 years' time.
TrailersVolvo Trucks has developed Work Remote – a wireless remote control device that, according to the Swedes, streamlines truck loading and unloading.
Lifting & HandlingA temporary vehicle refuelling station and bulk CNG (compressed natural gas) gas store has been leased by the Bradford Metropolitan District Council from biogas equipment supplier Chesterfield BioGas....
Alternative FuelsRenault Trucks has announced the departure of Heinz-Jürgen Löw, formerly head of the company at the end of November.
PeopleRhys Davies Freight Logistics (RDFL), which has grown from a family business to an international haulier, is celebrating 60 years in transport.
PeopleMercedes-Benz continues to revamp its range of trucks, with the latest variant being a new entry into the construction sector, dubbed Arocs.
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