The work of Think Logistics – the transport sector’s initiative to attract youngsters into the industry – is to feature on Truck World TV.
Apprenticeships
Twenty of the country’s best commercial vehicle drivers will be tested at Millbrook in May, as part of the DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge.
Driver / People Management
Gregory Distribution has taken delivery of 10 trailers fitted with Vector 1550 systems, from Carrier Transicold, to transport products for Cadbury’s.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
RUD Chains has unveiled its new Rotogrip Compact Solution (CS), a snow chain system designed for commercial and emergency vehicles and which can be deployed by the driver without leaving the cab.
Safety systemsSwedish haulage firm Mertz Transport is reporting fuel savings of 2%, following a 10-month trial of Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic engine oil in its Mercedes Actros trucks.
Lubricants & Systems
Logistics business Online Group has expanded its fleet with 57 trailers from Krone to meet growing demand from European and international markets.
Trailers
The Freight Transport Association has released the 54th edition of its Yearbook of Road Transport Law.
Driver CPC
Tyre business Global Casing Logistics has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Actros, citing the manufacturer’s Active Brake Assist 3 system as key to the deal.
Braking Systems
Police forces across the K are upgrading their fleets for 2016 with Ford’s Kuga sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Transit Custom van.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fleet management company Incident Support Group (ISG) has contracted ATS Euromaster to supply and fit premium Michelin tyres to more than 400 cars and vans for a major customer in the healthcare...
Tyres & Retreads
McLaughlan Transport, one of Scotland’s leading refrigerated haulage operators, has taken delivery of its first Renault trucks – three 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors – following a successful trial.
Tractor Units
Global logistics firm DHL has taken delivery of 35 all-electric vans from Chinese manufacturer BYD, to use for daily deliveries in and around the city of Shenzhen.
Electric Vehicles