Volvo and Renault have released details of vehicles they will be showcasing at the forthcoming Freight in the City Expo (2 November; Alexandra Palace, London).
Road Safety
MAN TGX tractors were heading the line-up at the Olympic parade in Manchester earlier this week.
Tractor Units
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, has won a top business award, with judges citing her dedication to driving innovation and safety standards in the industry.
People
Princess Coaches says it has improved efficiency and saved administrative time with systems from TruTac, describing them as “a worthwhile investment”.
Driver / People Management
Family-run Phillips Coaches of Essex has taken delivery of a new Irizar i6 Integral, after seeing the vehicle demonstrated at events.
Bus & Coach
Fresh fruit and vegetable supplier Reynolds Catering Supplies has extending its deal with SmartDrive Systems, renewing the contract for its video-based SmartDrive Assurance programme for a further...
Road Safety
MAN Truck & Bus UK has celebrated the success of its apprentices at an awards ceremony at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
ApprenticeshipsExxon Mobil has launched a free guide, in association with the Freight Transport Association, designed to help commercial vehicle fleet operators to reduce costs both on and off the road.
Lubricants & Systems
Aggregates and sand supply business Somerset-based RH & AJ Bateman has taken delivery of the UK’s first Renault Range C Tridem 8x4 tipper.
Rigids
ATS Euromaster has won a roadside technican of the year award for the second year in succession, with technician Lee Hayman taking top spot at the 2016 National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA)...
Tyres & Retreads
Tipper operator Cook & Son has added three new vehicles to its fleet, all of which are specified with Thompsons bodies, with Cook’s director Chris Cook declaring “only Thompsons can give us the...
Tippers
Volvo Buses and ABB have teamed up to launch a charging station for electric buses based on the open OppCharge interface, which enables buses and charging stations from different manufacturers to be...
Electric Vehicles