An EU directive requiring member states to set targets for alternative fuel stations has been welcomed by Gasrec, which is calling it "an extremely positive development".
Alternative Fuels
Sector skills council Skills for Logistics – which represents the freight logistics sector – has launched the Standard For Excellence Driver CPC, a scheme to recognise training providers that deliver...
Driver CPC
A cash and carry business has been disqualified from operating vehicles after being called to a public inquiry for the second time this year.
Transport CPC
Wrights Group will be unveiling its new Double Deck range, including the Wrightbus StreetDeck, at next month's Euro Bus Expo Show ( NEC, Birmingham, 4 to 6 November).
Bus & Coach
Municipal vehicle hire business Go Plant has ordered 54 DAF LF sweepers, selecting the vehicles for their reliability, operating costs and, it says, feedback from customers.
Municipal Vehicles
Coach operator Abbey Travel has extended its fleet with a Euro 6 Volvo B11R coach, with Sunsundegui SC7 body.
Bus & Coach
An energy recovery system for buses inspired by Formula 1 technology is among the shortlisted entries announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) for its 2014 Award for...
Engine/Transmission Management
Iveco is showcasing a concept commercial vehicle at IAA Hanover (25 September to 2 October 2014) called Iveco Vision, designed for door to door delivery operations.
Green Vehicles
Solid fuel supplier CPL Distribution has extended its 90-strong fleet with a specially designed Isuzu Forward 4x2 rigid, with a split dropside body for kerbside deliveries of bagged coal.
Drop Side
Workshop equipment supplier Texa has taken top spot in a competition to celebrate the best workshop brand.
Diagnostic Equipment
Knorr-Bremse and TIP Trailer Services have scooped a top innovation prize for a remote control system for trailers.
Trailers
Eaton has developed a new line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions which, it says, will deliver up to 10% more fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic.
Clutches