The dealer network for Isuzu Trucks has grown following the recent addition of HRVS Sheffield as the company's official truck sales, parts and service dealer for the Sheffield and Don Valley areas.
Dealerships
Volvo Bus has announced it is to hold a one-day sales event at its Coventry sales centre on Tuesday 9th August.
Operators and fleet managers need to be aware of changes to the Testing Directive, which comes into effect on 1 January 2012, according to VOSA, which wants to ensure a smooth transition for commercial vehicles.
VOSA Testing
Kerry Logistics has acquired two UK freight forwarding companies: Bergen Freight Forwarding, based in Manchester, and Yorkshire's Regency Forwarding.
Fleet Management Systems
Mann + Hummel has been presented with the Bosch Supplier Award in the mechanics and resale goods category.
Fuel Systems
Tax refund specialist Refunds Direct claims to have secured tax refunds worth a total of £2.2 million for more than 4,600 auto technicians.
Workshop
The commercial vehicle industry will fall firmly under the media spotlight tonight (Tuesday 26 July 2011), when Channel 4's Undercover Boss series feature's the head of Isuzu Trucks UK.
Rigids
Wigan-based Blakeley's Waste Management has renewed a three year pence per kilometre (ppk) contract with Michelin, in a deal labelled by managing director Stephen Blakeley as a "sound commercial decision".
Tyres & Retreads
Freight forwarding and warehousing specialist Bowker Transport's fleet has been expanded with a repeat order for 30 Profi Liners from Krone Trailers UK.
Trailers
VOSA's pocket guide, 'Staying Legal – the Basics', designed to improve road safety, by helping professional drivers understand driver's hours rules, has won the Print Innovation prize at the 2011 Good Communication Awards.
Driver / People Management
Millbrook Proving Ground has invested in its component testing laboratory (CTL) and safety systems departments, with an additional and more advanced full vehicle climatic chamber, as part of its infrastructure upgrade programme.
Aerodynamics
As major players in the parcel, 3PL, retail and bakery transport sectors make their concerns known about EC proposals to limit the height of UK trailers to four metres, the FTA has leant its weight to their cause.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval