Dearman Engine has announced that it has begun on-vehicle testing of its Generation 2 zero-emission transport refrigeration system.
Alternative Fuels
Norfolk-based poultry producer Bernard Matthews has taken delivery of six Schmitz Cargobull dual-temperature refrigerated trailers in preparation for its busiest season.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Transport managers must remind their van and HGV drivers of the increased dangers of winter driving, if they are to comply with duty of care obligations.
Road Safety
Family-run operator McMurray’s Haulage has taken delivery of five Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG tractors, to meet growing demand for its services.
Tractor Units
Body conversion business Pickup Systems, of Burnley, has developed a new, compact firefighting vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The government is simply not doing enough to help the transport sector with two of its most important issues – driver shortages and carbon reduction.
FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) says it has 3,500 operators signed up to its programme, making it the “go-to standard” for compliance and best practice.
Standards & Practices
Potter Logistics is predicting significant savings after retrofitting a Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor with the manufacturer’s Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) system.
Truck Efficiency
Highways maintenance operator Ringway has taken delivery of its first MAN vehicles for use on a contract with North Yorkshire County Council.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A technical team from Isuzu Truck UK has followed up its win last year with another podium finish at Isuzu’s annual world technical competition, in Japan.
Continuing Professional Development
Chilled and frozen food transport business Morgan McLernon says fleet downtime is at an all-time low since it moved to an Effitires agreement with Michelin Solutions.
Tyres & Retreads
Engine remapping business Viezu has announced that its BlueOptimize remapping service has been independently verified for emissions reductions at a VCA-approved facility.
Engine/Transmission Management