Visitors to Euro Bus Expo were able to witness the launch of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers' (IRTE) Skills Challenge 2013.
Apprenticeships
Clugston Distribution Services has taken delivery of five new Renault Premium 460.23 mini-midlift tractor units, with an additional three trucks on order through Thompson Commercials Hull.
Tankers
Wisbech operator Heathcliff Haulage has had its O licence cut by four – restricting its operation to 30 vehicles – following its failure to ensure maintenance systems were improved, despite previous visits by VOSA identifying concerns.
VOSA Prohibitions
A new range of super-quiet, all-electric forklift trucks, from Cargotec, has been highly commended this week in the Noise Abatement Society's 2012 John Connell Technology Awards, sponsored by the Acoustics Society.
Forklift Trucks
Optare, has reaffirmed the company's position on electric power for buses, stating that it will bring the technology to market on a larger scale throughout the UK.
Electric Vehicles
The Constant Group has bought its first Fuso Canter 7.5-tonne truck, which it says is already maximising payload and improving operational efficiency.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Alexander Dennis (ADL) took the wraps off its new-generation, three-axle Enviro500 double deck bus at the Euro Bus Expo, this week.
Electric Vehicles
South Wales aggregate transport company PJ Webb Haulage has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a new 8x4 Renault Premium Lander 460, with Optidriver gearbox.
Tippers
BT Group, one of the UK's largest fleets, is set for major environmental, performance and financial improvements, following a deal with vehicle tuning and ECU remapping company Viezu Technologies.
Fuel Pricing
Volkswagen's Amarok pick-up has been subjected to an engine upgrade, with the 163bhp BiTDI engine boosted to 180bhp.
Off RoadersFreshLinc has revealed that it has joining the government-backed trial of longer semi-trailers in a bid to cut fuel costs and reduce its carbon emissions.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Rail freight operator Freightliner has revealed that it is using a novel fifth wheel mechanism to avoid safety issues when coupling tractor and trailer combinations.
Tractor Units