Bridgestone company Webfleet and Munich-based start-up Chargylize have integrated their platforms to launch EV.connect, a solution that supports businesses transitioning to an electric fleet.
Electric Vehicles
Logistics specialist Gist is trialling a DAF electric fridge truck at Hemel Hempstead as it continues to seek alternatives to explore diesel alternatives.
Truck Efficiency
Kent-based Nusteel Structures is running a Mercedes-Benz 6x4 Arocs 3363 tractor unit suitable for operations up to 150 tonnes gross combined weight.
Tractor Units
An apprentice with Asperger’s was a garage first at London United/RATP, not because of his learning difficulties, but because he passed all of his Level 3 qualification end point assessments first time, writes Will Dalrymple
Apprenticeships
Telematics has become pretty universal among vehicle operators, and this means that a vast amount of data is being generated every day. Each is meaningless on its own, but could the data as a whole be mined for really useful information to improve road safety, minimise traffic disruption and reduce energy consumption, asks Toby Clark
Telematics
Staffordshire-based Attridge Scaffolding has replaced its Canter model with a new 7.5 tonner Fusco Canter.
Truck Efficiency
A Michelin analysis has revealed that electric vans are clocking up less than half of the daily mileage of internal combustion engined (ICE) powered vans.
Electric Vehicles
WMS Opteven has launched its heavy goods vehicles (HGV) warranty under the Safe & Sound family of products to support customers in the logistics, haulage and transportation sectors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Bridgend-based TDW Distribution is using two Volvo FE 280 6x2 rigids to deliver goods into central London as part of a three-year contract with Rockwool Insulation.
Rigids
Somerset-based Harry George Haulage is using a Renault Trucks T520 6x2 rigid with sleeper cab to work on cattle, sheep and pig livestock haulage across the UK.
Truck Efficiency
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding vehicle operators that most goods vehicles and trailers will have to appropriately laden for their annual test from 2023.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Marshall Fleet Solutions has supplied 10 Thermo King SLXi refrigeration unit systems to help Swindon-based OPX Logistics reduce its carbon emissions.
Refrigeration