Latest version of Volvo's hybrid buses are about 37% more fuel-efficient than the corresponding diesel variant. That is far better than customers, and the company's own experts, expected just a few years ago.
Bus & Coach
Leasing and fleet management company Zenith is now partnering with HGV fleet management specialist Contract Vehicles Limited (CVL).
Finance & Leasing
The North Western Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell has been appointed Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain, having been Acting Senior Traffic Commissioner for some time, following the retirement of Philip Brown.
Operator Compliance Risk Score
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has taken delivery of an additional 13 gas-powered 21-tonne Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trucks, following impressive results of its year-long trial against an identical standard diesel truck.
Alternative Fuels
The Green Bus Fund is a great idea, and has been welcomed by bus operators and manufacturers alike. But are the resources being distributed wisely and equitably?
Bus & Coach
Saints Transport has equipped its entire fleet of 195 MAN trucks and LCVs, from 7.5 to 44 tonnes, with the MAN EcoStyle driver and vehicle performance management system.
Telematics
Britain's oldest brewer is refreshing its distribution fleet and has used the opportunity to go for its first Mercedes-Benz 'urban artic'.
Tractor Units
Stoke-on-Trent-based haulier RG Bassett & Sons has taken delivery of its first Iveco Ecostralis fuel-saving 6x2 mid-lift tractor units from Sherwood Truck & Van.
Tractor Units
Independent transport operator Gregory Distribution has declared Scania its preferred supplier, following detailed comparative fuel trials involving vehicles from four truck manufacturers.
Rigids
Lowestoft-based waste, scrap and recycling firm CR Hales has taken delivery of the UK's first Renault Kerax 520.42 8x4 drawbar skip loader.
Municipal Vehicles
Pick-ups are not just for the leisure and owner-operator markets. Many larger operators are adding them to their commercial vehicle fleets. John Challen looks at two new offerings
Off Roaders
A diesel-electric hybrid 26-tonne three-axle Renault rigid has joined the UK fleet of Norbert Dentressangle. Dave Young reports from the handover of this innovative trial vehicle
Rigids