After almost 14 years as president and CEO of Volvo, Leif Johansson is leaving next summer as he reaches 60.
People
Yorkshire's Longley Farm transport engineer Mike Wilson says the firm has put a pair of DAF CF65 18-tonners into service to beat the London LEZ (low emission zone) problem.
Rigids
PJ Hire Services has taken delivery of the first Euro 5 van in the UK to be mounted with a hybrid Versalift mobile access platform that can operate without the vehicle's engine running.
Green Vehicles
The decision to relax EU drivers' hours at the beginning of last month, due to the adverse weather, was helpful. But will it have wider implications for fleet managers and technicians?
Driver / People Management
Darren Roe, engineering director at Stagecoach Manchester, triumphed at the 2010 UK Bus Awards, picking up the prize for Engineer of the Year. He tells John Challen his plans for technicians and apprentices
Apprenticeships
After the Annus horribilis of 2009, some of the transport sector enjoyed better times in 2010. However, most concede they are not out of the woods yet. John Challen reads the runes for fleet operators
Fleet Operating Costs
The Freight Transport Association has unveiled an updated edition of its 'Van Drivers' Handbook'.
Driver CPC
Following last year's TV documentary series tracking Eddie Stobart trucks and trailers, Channel Five will broadcast a so called Christmas Special at 8pm on Monday 10 January.
Telematics
Next-generation tyres from Vacu-Lug are being trialled by HE Payne Transport and its customer Greenvale AP in a bid to improve efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
A rear shutter door control, designed to fit onto multi-drop commercial vehicles, will provide bodybuilders with "exceptional business opportunities".
Trailers
Lex Autolease has renewed its contract with nationwide plant and equipment hire firm Speedy, under a deal worth circa £60 million for cars and vans over the next five years.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Cartwright has commenced delivery of the first of 100 trailers for parcels brand Yodel, created following Home Delivery Network's purchase of DHL Express's domestic arm.
Trailers