Molan UK has taken delivery of 17 trucks on contract hire from Ryder, following the continued growth of its business supplying polycarbonate and plastic roofing products.
Rigids
Lothian Buses took delivery of 10 new Volvo 7900 hybrid buses last Saturday (13 April 2013).
Bus & Coach
Volvo took the wraps of its latest FMX truck yesterday (16 April 2013) at the BAUMA 2013 construction trade fair in Munich.
Tippers
Scania has extended and improved its UK commercial vehicle driver training service following the introduction of a new fleet of rigid and articulated trucks.
Driver CPC
Three professional organisations are joining together to host an essential event for workshop managers and fleet engineers.
IRTE Technician Professional Development Conference
Three professional organisations are joining together to host an essential event for workshop managers and fleet engineers. Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) - a professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers...
Engineering skills were recognised at the annual irtec Awards at last week's CV Show, with David Rivers from SPR Trailer Services, David Thompson of Tyson H Burridge, Kevin Neal from Ainscough Crane Hire and Tim Twidale of DSV Commercials the top-scoring technicians.
Irtec
The production line manufacturing Boris Johnson's new buses for London – hailed as the greenest of its type anywhere in the world – has delivered its first buses to the capital.
Bus & Coach
Following a tendering exercise, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has been appointed scheme manager to deliver the UK's first Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP).
Driver / People Management
The European Commission proposed new rules yesterday (15 April 2013) to allow manufacturers to develop radically more aerodynamic tractor units, aimed at reducing fuel consumption by a further 7—10%.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution is putting its first Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner, equipped with the new FIXStrap proprietary load securing system, to the test.
Semi-Trailers
Workshop lifting equipment specialist Blitz Rotary says that sales are set for a lift, following last week's successful CV Show.
Lifting Equipment
Truck tyre serves and supplies specialist TruckForce has secured a contract for freight and distribution company TapFreight.
Tyres & Retreads