Will Dalrymple

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Midlothian keeps an eye on new road sweepers

Two new additions to Midlothian Council’s fleet of vehicles, Johnston 15-tonne road sweepers, have recently been installed with Sentinel Systems’ complete four-camera systems.

Road Safety
Features

Coach & Bus UK (4-5 October) preview

The UK exhibition returns on 4-5 October in halls 17-19 of the NEC in Birmingham; nearly 200 exhibitors in 16,000m² of space are promised. Selected exhibitors are highlighted below

Bus & Coach
Features

Levy payback

With the launch of the apprenticeship levy, the training landscape is changing. Now that the levy is operational, companies that have adopted a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude might find they need to act...

Driver / People Management
Features

The top table: the Earned Recognition pilot explained

A pilot test of a new type of enforcement has begun. ‘Earned Recognition’ participants will be exempted from roadside checks in return for achieving key performance indicators. Will Dalrymple looks at...

Health & Safety Legislation
Features

Open architecture

Will Dalrymple speaks with incoming DAF UK managing director Robin Easton

Driver / People Management
News

Yorkshire Water commissions Isuzu/Rioned Combination Jet-Vac trucks

As part of a £1.2 million project to establish an in-house operational jetting team at Yorkshire Water, four new 7.5 tonne Isuzu Rioned Flexcom combi trucks have joined the company’s 14 strong vehicle...

Tankers
News

Cold-chain confidence comes to comestibles carrier

Temperature-controlled logistics frim Dale Brothers UK can give its customers cold chain confidence after buying six new reefers from Schmitz Cargobull that are equipped with the manufacturer’s...

Telematics
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Ryder picks Berkshire technician in first UK ‘Top Tech’ competition

Ryder, the UK commercial vehicle contract hire and rental provider, has picked Berkshire technician Shaun Dixon as its 2017 Top Technician (Top Tech).

Maintenance
News

Volvo goes with the grain at Pontrilas Sawmills

Hereford-based Pontrilas Sawmills Ltd, 70 years old this year, is adding seven new Volvo FH-500 tractor units to its fleet.

Tractor Units
News

Continental launches CB radio app for the smartphone era

With the VoicR application, Continental offers new software to enhance communication, especially for drivers and fleets.

Driver / People Management
News

Mercedes-Benz Antos brings proven reliability to Regency Glass

Regency Glass’s new Antos 1824, supplied by Roanza Truck & Van, is the fourth truck supplied by the northern dealer in the last 12 months.

Finance & Leasing
News

Up Andover truck and trailer for 3b Construction

3b Construction has taken delivery of a new bespoke truck and drawbar trailer combination that enables through-loading, from Andover trailers.

Trailers