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Stagecoach and ViaVan launch Nottinghamshire nursemobile

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ViaVan and Stagecoach have launched the UK’s first demand-responsive public bus service exclusively for essential NHS workers, powered by a mobile app.

Bus & Coach
Video Content

Explaining the VECTO drag calculator

Consultancy AirShaper explains how the EU VECTO tool estimates a key factor in vehicles' carbon emissions: their air drag.

Truck Efficiency
News

Balance of fleet tips toward Renault

Shropshire aggregate and landscaping supplier Evans Aggregates has added two Range C460 8x4s to its line-up, making the brands represented in its 13-truck mixed fleet a Renault majority.

Tippers
News

COVID-19 operational return-to-work advice published

On Tuesday 12 May, the government published guidance for operators on safer working principles and risk assessments for transport operators and organisations.

Health & Safety Legislation
Features

Driver tyre checks – tips from Continental

While the vehicle walkaround check may seem like a mundane task, its importance should never be underestimated, says the commercial vehicle tyre brand.

Road Safety
News

Thermo-King still open for business

Thermo King and its dealer network provide continuous and constant support to critical supply chain operations during COVID-19 pandemic.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
News

Penso brings carbon fibre to CV bodybuilding, starting in home delivery

British engineering firm Penso is launching a new range of ultra-lightweight bodies for 3.5-tonne commercial vehicles.

Bodywork
News

Nuneaton trailer workshop capacity doubled

TIP Trailer Services has opened a new flagship depot created from a brownfield site next door to its existing operation in Nuneaton.

Trailers
News

Virtual training receives official sanction

Great Britain’s traffic commissioners have determined that virtual courses can be used in place of classroom-based training to meet licence undertakings, provided that they meet certain criteria to enable them to match classroom-based training as much as possible.

Driver CPC
News

Microlise keeps calm and carries on during COVID-19 pandemic

Telematics firm Microlise has continued to deliver essential engineering support services to customers during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Telematics
News

Maxi Haulage signs three-year tyre deal with Goodyear

As part of a three-year deal, Goodyear will supply Maxi Haulage with tyres from the KMAX GEN-2 range, and be supported by roadside assistance service TruckForce.

Tyres & Retreads
News

Farrall’s all-in-one transport management system

Farrall’s Group, a Chester-based haulier, has installed an integrated transport management system from Mandata.

Telematics