Proposed changes to heavy goods vehicle and bus and coach apprenticeships in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are now out for consultation. See links below to participate; the closing date is mid-February.
Apprenticeships
A new 19-tonne fully-electric distribution truck for urban applications will enter production at Leyland Trucks in the UK in May.
Electric Vehicles
After 12 years as an Autosmart franchisee operating with second-hand vehicles, Dougie Borland has acquired his first ever brand-new truck, specifying an Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigid fitted with a specialist retail showroom body.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The order book for the Volta Zero, said to be the world’s first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle, now stands at over $260 million.
Electric Vehicles
European transport firm Gebrüder Weiss has begun operations with its first hydrogen truck.
Alternative Fuels
On 1 December 2020 Gloucestershire-based Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) purchased the business of Kent-based HE Municipal Engineering Services and is now the exclusive supplier of MOL VDK refuse vehicles in the UK.
Municipal Vehicles
The world's first fleet of double-decker hydrogen buses officially launched into service in Aberdeen.
Alternative Fuels
City Plumbing has returned to bodybuilder Bevan Group for the first vehicles to wear its new livery.
Tail Lifts
Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Paneltex has recently acquired a new 62,000ft2 warehouse at its Kingston International Business Park site.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
A Lancashire emergency services vehicle converter has secured funding to purchase the rented premises it operates from as part of its ambitious growth plans for 2021.
Bodywork
The Department for Transport has published two temporary relaxations of drivers’ hours rules.
Driver / People Management
Refrigerated goods logistics company NewCold is installing an automated loading system for double-deck trailers at its Corby site scheduled to open in autumn.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles