TIP, a leading provider of trailer and truck hire, maintenance and associated services, has had its Mechanic Academy officially approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).
Training
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell for the first time in three years in 2024 with registrations down by -2.7%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Vehicles
Johnsons Coaches has received a brand new Van Hool TDX27 Astromegahel double decker coach from VDL Bus and Coach UK with the coach joining the fleet in January.
Vehicles
County Cork-based Barry O’Connor Transport Ltd is reaping the rewards of a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit.
Vehicles
Culina Group has appointed Jaama as its new fleet and asset management software provider to support its extensive and rapidly growing operations.
Telematics and Tracking
Angela Coaches has hailed the benefits of Wheely-Safe technology after the cloud-connected system spared the public transport operator a costly breakdown.
Bus & Coach
DAF Trucks has opened the doors to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham and Transport Engineer was there yesterday at the ribbon-cutting and to look around.
Training
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has opened its new dedicated technical training facility, the 'Renault Trucks UK Training Academy' based in Whetstone, Leicestershire.
Training
Amazon has placed its largest-ever order of more than 200 battery-electric heavy goods vehicles – and has selected the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 - also the largest order for electric trucks in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Vehicles
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, apprentices at Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) are highlighting the ‘skills for life’ gained by apprenticeship schemes.
Apprenticeships
Cornwall-based Darren Waters Agricultural Engineers has invested in an agricultural brake tester from Totalkare to enhance efficiency.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Don-Bur has secured an order from long-term client Gregory Distribution for 10 bespoke rigid curtainsider bodies, fitted to 16-tonne Volvo FL cab chassis for their pallet network operation across Devon and Cornwall, part of a larger order to enhance operational efficiency.
Vehicles