Waltons of Oban is benefitting from the short length of its fridge-bodied Fuso Canters, in being charged less than other commercial vehicles on ferries to and from Scotland's Western Isles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
By changing truck brands – in this case to an Isuzu Forward 7.5tonner – Classic Catering estimates it will save in excess of £10,000 on its annual fuel costs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
One of Scotland's leading construction groups has just replaced more than half its eight wheeler tipper flee with new trucks bodied by Thompsons.
Tippers
Waitrose stores in central London are now receiving deliveries from the first of a new breed of low-emission Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Rigids
After months of anticipation, London has finally implemented the new requirements for its low emission zone (LEZ).
Low Emission ZonesDarlington-based Durham Tees Valley Training (DTVT), which specialises in providing training to the transport industry, has taken on two specialist Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) trainers. Graeme Todd and Michael Robinson are both responsible for delivering CPC training for both PCV and LGV drivers.
People
Renault Trucks has unveiled a special Magnum Legend edition that packs all the latest, in terms of performance and fuel savings.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Six new Volvo B7RLE single deck buses, with Wrightbus Eclipse 2 bodywork, have been delivered to Minsterley Motors for use on its Shropshire-based bus services.
Bus & Coach
The new Peugeot Expert is being billed as further evidence of the van's upmarket move, with new style codes, new equipment and a range of Euro 5 engines that position it as a leader in its segment for lowest CO2 emissions.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A guide aiming to help municipal authorities to integrate more low carbon buses into their operations is now available from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).
Bus & Coach
Twelve months after launching its three-year/400,000km deal on the EcoStralis heavy truck – under which Iveco guaranteed at least 4% fuel savings against all UK-sold competition – Iveco has now withdrawn the offer.
Green Vehicles
The one-minute rule in tachograph legislation, and drivers' hours under the Road Transport Directive, have changed the game for transport operators. Andrew Woolfall provides guidance
Road Legal