Inadequate driver training is responsible for a loss of income and human life, according to Volvo Trucks.
Driver CPC
Operations of the Stobart Group throughout the UK and Ireland will be boosted from the second half of 2010, thanks to the company placing an order with SDC Trailers for 300 curtainsiders.
Semi-Trailers
Transport for London (TfL) has appointed AA DriveTech to manage the initial bronze assessment process for the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in London.
Standards & Practices
Taylors Industrial Services of Aberdeen, one of the largest family owned waste management firms in Scotland, has taken delivery of an an advanced Kaiser-Whale sewer cleaning Jet-Vac with continuous dirty water recycling.
Municipal Vehicles
The UK's first apprenticeship scheme purely for electric vehicles has been established in the North East of England.
Apprenticeships
UK palletised distribution network Pall-Ex has announced it is to promote TankSafe fuel security and safety devices from TISS to all of its 100 members.
Fuel Systems
Haulage, distribution and logistics provider Maxi Haulage's managing director, Alan Miles, says he is "quite optimistic" over the results of trials with Volvo's Fuel Management Service (FMS) at his company's Wrexham depot.
Fleet Operating Costs
Euroflex cast trailer suspension is ArvinMeritor's next generation offering for trailers, matched to Meritor/ROR axles (LM, TA and TM series).
Suspensions
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, who suspended Aberdeen-based haulage operator W&H Leslie's licence for 10 days in April following
a truck wheel detachment, has released useful details of the issues behind her decision.
The Nuneaton depot of chilled dairy foods firm Dairy Crest claims it has saved time and money, improved financial reporting and transformed its workshop scheduling with Volvo Service Point Online.
Telematics
LCVs might be leading the way in terms of hybrid technology, but bus and coach operators are anticipating growing numbers of alternatives to conventionally-powered vehicles, reports John Challen
Hybrids
The choice of fuel – and associated technologies – has grown so quickly over the past few years that it is getting difficult to make a decision when specifying vehicles. Keith Read offers some clarity on what is available, and the likely operational costs
Alternative Fuels