Mercedes-Benz dealer group Rygor has welcomed its 2017 apprentice intake, a dozen 16- to 19-year olds who are embarking on the three-year scheme.
Apprenticeships
Ensign Bus Company is reporting a 57% decrease in potential collision events since adopting the Lytx DriveCam video telematics programme.
Driver / People Management
A leading road transport body says it has “serious concerns” about the suitability of the UK’s roads for the government’s planned platooning trial, due to begin next year.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Transport and logistics operator Palletways has teamed up with Vidu Recruitment to offer free Driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
Kent-based highways contractor Colin Parsons has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16-750 8x4 rigid Tridem chassis – the first of its type to go into operation in the UK.
Rigids
Portsmouth-based freight operator Ferryspeed has expanded its fleet with 10 new trailers, specified with Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1950 multi-temperature (MT) refrigeration units.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Operator licensing is underpinned by commitments such as keeping vehicles roadworthy, adhering to drivers’ hours rules and complying with licence undertakings – all of which are non negotiable.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published six key principles for vehicle cybersecurity, which have been endorsed by all its members including van, truck and bus...
Standards & Practices
Cornwall-based Flying Fish Seafoods has added to its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet, which now numbers 13, with the operator stating that the brand is “the only one we can fully trust”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Irish coach operator GoBus.ie has achieved record mileage on a set of Michelin X MultiWay 3D Z tyres fitted to the drive axle of a Volvo 9700 coach – 542,000km, the equivalent of 13 times around the...
Tyres & Retreads
Derbyshire-based Environ has taken delivery of its first two Volvo vehicles, citing competitive contract hire and dealer support as key reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units
The Fiat Doblo is the best van for passing its first MOT, with 84% of those registered in 2013 passing the test in 2016.
Road Legal