The Road Haulage Association is urging operators to take advantage of government funding to train HGV drivers to C+E level, calling it “a game changer”.
Apprenticeships
Trailer maker and bodybuilder Gray & Adams (Ireland) has been recognised for its contribution to the success of Northern Ireland’s economy.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced that its 700th practitioner is Costain’s Dave Richmond – he completed all nine courses in less than five weeks.
FORS
DIPT has taken delivery of a new 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego, choosing to stick with the brand for the replacement of a 2009 model.
Rigids
Shell Bitumen is retrofitting Mobileye collision avoidance technology to 36 tractor units, operated by its transport and logistics partner DHL.
Road Safety
Family-run Ben Bennett Jr has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tractor to deliver limestone filler and granules from its Grange Mill quarry, in Derbyshire.
Tractor Units
Hertfordshire-based Falcon Coaches has expanded its fleet with a new Volvo B11R SC7 and two new B8R SB3 vehicles.
Bus & Coach
CSH Transport has taken delivery of four high spec MAN TGX tractors as replacements for older vehicles in its fleet, citing build quality and aftersales support as reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units
There could be huge opportunities for transport and warehouse operators post-Brexit, despite the “potentially exorbitant” costs of administering additional frontier declarations.
Fleet Operating Costs
Dealer Caledonian Truck & Van picked up three trophies in the Mercedes-Benz Truck dealer of the year awards and was shortlisted in seven categories.
Dealerships
Shanks Waste Management says it has already cut vehicle downtime just three months after implementing a full service tyre contract with Vacu-Lug.
Tyres & Retreads
Irish transport business Perennial Freight has taken delivery of 50 new tri-axle Euroliner curtainsiders from SDC Trailers to meet increased demand for its services in Europe.
Trailers