The HGV Road User Levy Act became law last Friday (28 February 2013), paving the way for what the Department for Transport says a fairer deal for UK hauliers.
Road Legal
An eighth Neoplan Starliner luxury touring coach is now in service on the Ellisons Travel fleet, with the England Rugby Union team.
Bus & Coach
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new version of its I-See fuel-saving system, which takes intelligent gear selection to another level on the new Volvo FH, which takes pride of place on Volvo's stand at the CV Show.
Engine/Transmission Management
Van drivers drive better when their vans are clean, their favourite radio station is Radio 2 and a packed lunch is their food of choice, according to the 2013 Nissan Van Report.
Electric Vehicles
Double glazing and home improvement firm Amber Windows, which is replacing its entire panel van fleet with new Renault Masters, has taken delivery of its first tranche of vehicles – all Renault Master 125bhp long wheel base vans.
Panel Vans
Five TIP Trailer Services branches have become approved Wabco service partners in the UK, and, later this year, the deal is expected to extend across other TIP operations throughout Europe.
Braking Systems
Clare County Council has installed vehicle tracking as well as lone worker security systems on its entire fleet of 15-tonners and above.
Tracking
Operators of Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans based in west Kent can now use Sparshatts Tonbridge after-sales facility, which has a new eight-bay commercial vehicle workshop.
Dealerships
Volvo Trucks' new FH tractor unit, which has notched up sales of more than 1,000 since its launch in September 2012, will take pride of place at the CV Show, at the NEC, Birmingham, from 9—11 April 2013.
Rigids
From tomorrow (1 March 2013), members of the RHA (Road Haulage Association) and FTA (Freight Transport Association) can get discounted fuel through a new joint fuel card from The Fuelcard Company.
Fuel Pricing
A trio of International Truck Of The Year-winning Stralis tractor units will take pride of place on Iveco's stand at the upcoming CV Show.
Tractor Units
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is continuing its fuel-duty reduction campaign, most recently demanding that the Chancellor cut road fuel duty by 3 pence per litre in his 2013 budget.
Fleet Operating Costs