Cummins’s Darlington engine plant has started producing its L9N engine, the first natural gas engine produced at the UK plant.
Engines & Engine Parts
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed 24 students and apprentices will compete for a place in the national finals following the National Qualifier events.
Apprenticeships
Volvo Trucks has supplied an FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to support Tesco’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035.
Tractor Units
Webfleet has confirmed its electric vehicle (EV) fleet management solution is helping drivers at organic veg box company Riverford overcome range anxiety and manage routes better.
Electric Vehicles
The Go-Ahead Group has appointed Richard Harrington group engineering director, with the responsibility for leading best practice in engineering across the company.
Bus & Coach
Tip has launched a used truck sales division for trade and retail customers at its new site in Warrington.
PepsiCo is to scale the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its supply chain in a move to save 2,650 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
Alternative Fuels
Saf-Holland has rebranded as Saf-Holland UK and has refurbished its premises in Shepshed, Leicestershire.
Sensors & Transducers
West Lancashire-based J&M Morgan is using a heavy-duty washbay lift from Stertil Koni that offers a lifting capacity of 35 tonnes.
Lifting Equipment
Haslington Haulage has replaced older models in its fleet with four DAF XG+ 530 FTG 6X2 tractor units from Motus Commercials DAF.
Tractor Units
CTS Hire has purchased 10 refuse collection vehicles (RCV), bringing its total hire stock to more than 200 vehicles.
Truck Efficiency
Wetherby Skip Services is using two Scania P cab XT 18 tonners, each fitted with Harsh HS14 skiploader bodywork, out of its site at Walton, West Yorkshire.
Truck Efficiency