More links the truck brands Volvo and IVECO than may first meet the eye. Not least, both have ambitious new UK heads in Robert Grozdanovski and Sascha Kaehne. Will Dalrymple spoke with both of them
Sales Figures
For the first time in 20 years, MAN has launched a completely new generation of its TG series trucks, the flagship of which is its TGX tractor.
Tractor UnitsLondon, Manchester and Birmingham field hospitals are looking for volunteer professional technicians and engineers for assistance
People
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an initiative to bring together logistics and passenger transport operators in urgent need of supply chain resources.
Driver / People Management
Fleet software supplier Jaama is reminding operators of the requirement to ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, following the government’s announcement of a temporary suspension of MOTs during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Road SafetyWhile the UK remains in Covid-19 lockdown, members of the Society of Operations Engineers continue to transport supplies and personnel.
Driver / People Management
VisionTrack has launched a three-channel connected 4G vehicle camera with optional ADAS/DSM functionality.
Telematics
Trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull is reassuring operators that its service partners and spare parts operations are up and running during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tesco has taken expanded its home delivery fleet with 52 vans equipped with E-200 refrigeration units from Thermo King.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Scottish transport operator TP Niven has praised Michelin for its “invaluable” support as its fleet works at maximum utilisation, delivering milk for major dairies.
Tyres & Retreads
Prometeon Tyre Group UK, supplier of Pirelli-branded commercial vehicle tyres, has confirmed it has “robust procedures” in place to minimise supply disruption during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tyres & Retreads
A team of technicians from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia is working weekends to help Knowles Transport catch up on essential repair and maintenance for its 100-plus fleet of Volvo trucks.
Repair & Maintenance