Abbey Logistics has taken delivery of the first DAF CF Silent tractor unit to go into UK operation.
Tractor Units
Welsh operator Castell Howell Foods has taken delivery of a Volvo FH13 6x2 to meet growing demand for its products, including the Celtic Pride beef brand.
Tractor Units
Irish tour operator McGinley Coach Travel is reporting fuel savings of up to 15% from its fleet of Volvo B11R coaches.
Bus & Coach
Road safety will top the agenda at Tip-Ex this week, with delegates able to hear more about the CLOCS initiative and a new road safety campaign for children at a seminar on Thursday 28 May at 1pm.
Road Safety
PC Coaches and Barnes Coaches are both reporting positive passenger feedback, with their respective purchases of Optare and Irizar vehicles.
Bus & Coach
BT’s infrastructure division Openreach is reporting emission savings of 65%, a threefold fuel performance boost and lifecycle savings of £1,000 a month per vehicle after introducing a range of light...
Light Commercial Vehicles
Public transport operators are being urged to pay attention to their diesel particulate filters (DPFs) with the recent announcement that London’s ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) will come into force...
Emissions Control
Transport and warehousing operator Edge Transport has taken delivery of five Volvo FH tractors, the first of this model to join the operator’s 32-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Dublin-based Renault trucks dealer Setanta Vehicle Importers is now providing an all-Ireland service to customers, following its acquisition of the Renault Trucks NI franchise.
Dealerships
A new all-electric fleet of buses has been introduced at Monks Cross Park and Ride, in North Yorkshire, with operator First Bus receiving a £566,000 grant from the DfT’s Green Bus fund towards its £1m...
Electric Vehicles
The DVLA has launched its Share Driver Licence service, which went live on 19 May and which allows employers and other third parties to check a driver’s licence by using a unique single use code...
Driver / People Management
Half of the tyre pressures measured by WheelRight at last month’s Commercial Vehicle Show were more than 10% below correct levels.
Tyres & Retreads