School bus leasing and service provider Castle Minibus has signed a deal with BT Fleet Solutions to deliver minibus safety inspections across the UK.
Bus & Coach
Go Plant Fleet Services is about to start a six-month trial of Shell GTL (gas to liquid) fuel in road sweeper vehicles in London and Birmingham.
Alternative Fuels
The government has launched a consultation on its proposals to ban older tyres on HGVs, buses, coaches and minibuses.
Road Safety
Fuelling service provider TSG has signed a deal with IDENTIC to distribute the Swedish firm’s spill-free refilling technology.
Fuel Systems
Goodyear has upgraded its UltraGrip winter tyre range, promising improved braking and grip thanks to the introduction of new technology.
Tyres & Retreads
Scania dealer Keltruck has officially opened a new service centre in Lutterworth, where it is now offering aftersales services for all commercial vehicle marques.
Dealerships
Ambulance provider Falck has taken delivery of 92 MAN TGE vehicles for its non-emergency ambulance fleet, operating from a new base in Wembley.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Lyon Metropole has taken delivery of a Renault D Wide ZE refuse collection vehicle (RCV), the first pre-production model in the new all-electric range due for launch at the end of this year.
Electric Vehicles
Home interiors wholesaler McGowan and Rutherford has implemented a vehicle tracking solution, from Kinesis, using the technology to manage its fleet of low-loader style vans.
Driver / People Management
Bulk excavation business Brocks Haulage has taken delivery of the UK’s first 44-tonne Stralis X-Way 6x4 tractor unit, from IVECO.
Tractor Units
Alliance Transport Technologies has launched a new division to offer fire suppression equipment and advice to the bus and coach sector.
Safety systems
Scottish haulier Ian Craig Haulage is reporting a 10% boost to mpg figures since implementing a fleet management solution from TomTom Telematics.
Telematics