Tony Pain, 63, DAF's long-term charismatic marketing director, is to retire from the company later this year.
People
Smiths Bletchington has taken delivery of three MAN vehicles for tipper operations.
Tippers
Citing impressive fuel returns and competitive rental costs, MCL UK has added two Classic Volvo FH 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor units to its 65-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
There's a new light commercial vehicle on the Renault fleet – the all-electric Twizy Cargo, which swaps the rear tandem seat behind the driver for a boot with a lockable door.
Electric Vehicles
Reducing fuel costs and emissions, and improving employee and community safety are all important areas of Corporate Social Responsibility. This webinar will provide expert advice on how to plan your eco-driving campaign, implement it effectively and measure and report the benefits.
Driver CPC
irtec, IRTE's technician licensing scheme for the road transport industry, recently received top recognition from road safety charity Brake.
Irtec
Racing tyre manufacturer Dunlop Motorsport has specified 15 Actros 1842 BigSpace tractor units with Fontaine 150 SP fifth wheels, with sliders.
Tyres & RetreadsAn ultra-low, six-cell custodial vehicle, designed for use in a detention bay with restricted access, is now being run by States of Jersey Police.
Trailers
Specialist vehicle supplier Terberg DTS has signed an agreement with North American vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh to act as its UK and Ireland representative for airport fire fighting and rescue (ARFF) and industrial vehicles.
Emergency Service Vehicles
FTA (the Freight Transport Association) has welcomed the announcement by DfT (the Department for Transport) that, from July, VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) and DSA (Driving Standards Agency) are to be merged.
Ahead of the mandatory introduction of the new engine emissions standard, RGF Logistics has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicle.
Tractor Units
Northampton-based road surfacing contractor Tripod Crest has taken delivery of its first tri-axle semi-sloping step frame trailer, from Andover Trailers.
Trailers