Despite evidence that safety belts double the chances of survival in a serious road accident, only half of all truck drivers wear them.
Road LegalFollowing 10 weeks of trials with Optare's 11.7 metre low-weight Versa bus and successful experience over the years with its Solo vehicle, Go North East has ordered 26 new vehicles from the Yorkshire bus builder.
Bus & Coach
When, in a bid to reduce its operating costs and improve its tyre management, Surefreight turned to Continental Tyres, it couldn't have expected the results it got.
Tyres & Retreads
A Nottinghamshire council is aiming to cut its carbon emissions and save fuel with the addition of five Ashwoods Hybrid Transits to its fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Gregory Distribution has updated its fleet of temperature controlled vehicles by adding 10 Vector 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units provided by Carrier Transicold UK.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Code Talk, the hand-held trailer diagnostics fro Doctor Air Brake for trailer repairers looking after older ABS and new EBS systems, now covers Wabco TEBS E.
Diagnostic Equipment
Dorset County Council's Highways Operations' fleet management and maintenance service – Fleet Services – has been reaping the benefits of Chevin's web-based fleet software system.
Workshop Management Systems
When planning a fleet expansion, his relationship with Irish Commercials, coupled with his experience of the Volvo FMX truck, made the decision easy for David Boylan of Boylan Sand and Gravel.
Tippers
Allison Transmission is supplying fully-automatic transmissions to Hyundai Motor Company's County bus for the first time.
Gearboxes
All-electric, medium-duty commercial vehicles manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taiwanese CV manufacturer Taikang Technology Corporation.
Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has transformed its facility in Aberdeen, with new showrooms, offices, customer lounge, parts and service receptions, and a nine-bay workshop.
Dealerships
Volvo Group's UD Trucks division has launched a heavy-duty truck range aimed at new growth markets, such as Asia Pacfic.
Rigids