The Freight Transport Association is urging operators to ensure they know how to check driving licences, as the paper counterpart becomes void from today (8 June).
Driver / People Management
Vehicle hire operator Falcon Vehicle Solutions says it is achieving twice the lifespan on tyres, with the added bonus of better fuel efficiency, since adopting a Michelin for its fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Allison Transmission is teaming up with MAN and Mercedes to demonstrate its products at Interschutz 2015, the exhibition for the fire protection and rescue sector, taking place in Hannover on 8-13...
Transmissions
Giti Tire has appointed Richard Hutchins (pictured) to the new role of senior product marketing manager for Europe for its truck and bus division.
People
Commercial vehicles and the bus and coach sector all performed strongly last month, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Bus & Coach
Bulk haulage and recycling business Alan Price & Sons has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tractor – its first new Volvo to for more than five years, during which time it has bought used trucks.
Tractor Units
Acumen Automotive Logistics has invested in four new Rolfo Auriga Deluxe enclosed semi-trailers, following its acquisition of enclosed delivery operator Enable.
Semi-Trailers
Clancy Plant Hire has placed a £1.5 million order for 23 Euro 6 Iveco Trakker rigids.
Rigids
Tipping trailer manufacturer Fruehauf has awarded a preferred supplier deal to Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) for forged aluminium and steel wheels.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Bus and coach manufacturers are celebrating another batch of orders, with Irizar winning two deals and Volvo retaining a longstanding customer.
Bus & Coach
European logistics firm Online MBT has expanded its 35-strong temperature-controlled fleet with a DAF LF rigid truck, mounted with a Carrier Transicold Supra 850 refrigeration unit.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Haulier and steel specialist Intake Transport has marked 20 years in business with the acquisition of a Volvo FH16-650 6x4 tractor unit, plated for STGO CAT 3 operation at up to 120 tonnes gcw.
Tractor Units