Amey, working with Kent County Council, New Era Fuels and their partner Green Biofuels, is set to trial biofuels across its highways maintenance fleet, to help improve its environmental performance on Kent roads, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90%.
Alternative Fuels
A commitment to keeping Montgomery Transport Group’s fleet on the road and operating efficiently was crucial to the success of Mercedes-Benz Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van in winning a prestigious order from their shared parent company. Both businesses are part of Newtownabbey-based Ballyvesey Holdings, which is investing in 100 fuel-efficient Actros tractors. The majority of these vehicles are going to Montgomery Transport, which provides a range of just-in-time services to a broad...
Rigids
In its single biggest launch since the introduction of the new truck generation back in 2016, Scania is now introducing not only a new engine platform, but also services and updates that are set to consolidate its position as the leading manufacturer of premium heavy trucks.
Engines & Engine Parts
Buckinghamshire-based turf, topsoil & aggregates supplier Springbridge Direct continues to invest in its truck fleet, taking one of the UK’s first new IVECO X-WAYs. Joining the brand’s new WAY range of heavy trucks, the IVECO X-WAY caters for on-road and off-road capability for last-mile deliveries away from the tarmac.
Rigids
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government confirmed on 11 November. The UK will phase out new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes and under by 2035, with all new HGVs sold in the UK to be zero emission by 2040. In addition, the UK plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030.
Alternative Fuels
Trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer Tiger Trailers is recruiting 50 new employees to start work at its £22 million facility in Winsford, Cheshire.
Semi-Trailers
In two separate projects, the government of Northern Ireland has invested more than £100m in its electric bus fleet.
Electric Vehicles
Derbyshire’s Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics is the sole UK distributor of OMFB, supplying equipment for tipping gears, tankers, cranes, hooklifts/skiploaders and recovery vehicles.
Hydraulic systems
The fleet management, contract hire and vehicle rental firm has launched a dedicated, year-round aftercare service for the first time at its Coventry headquarters.
Repair & Maintenance
With a wealth of advanced technology in today’s vehicle workshops, it can be easy to forget how important the more basic items are. For example, John Challen argues the case of the humble jack
Workshop
Truck dealer group Motus Commercials has launched a formal internal training programme for mid-level managers, and another first-line management course for qualified apprentices, Will Dalrymple reports
Apprenticeships
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