Contract logistics operator DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of the first of a 700-strong order for Volvo vehicles, including 550 Volvo FH tractors – said to be the largest purchase of vehicles of this type in the UK.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Registration opens on 30 September for the next Volvo International Service Training Awards (VISTA), in which up to 20,000 technicians from the worldwide dealer network of Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses are expected to participate.
Dealerships
R2c Online has announced that Nick Walls, the company’s founder and managing director, will step down early next year to pursue other interests.
Fleet Management Systems
Continental has released a new version of its guidance on winter tyres for trucks and buses for 2019/20.
Road Safety
Heavy haulage operators are being reminded that failure to follow regulations regarding the transport of abnormal loads could result in prosecution.
Road Safety
Van operators attended a briefing in Northern Ireland recently, which was staged to share best practice information on van safety, compliance and fleet efficiency.
Road Safety
HCT Group has cut emissions and boosted passenger numbers on a route in Bristol, since introducing a fleet of biomethane gas-powered buses.
Alternative Fuels
Irizar has started on construction of a new site at Blyth, close to the A1 in Nottinghamshire, which will be the new headquarters for Irizar UK.
Bus & Coach
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has installed seven heavy-duty vehicle lifts, from Stertil Koni, at its new £8m service support centre in Belfast.
Workshop
Lincolnshire-based haulier MS Wayman & Sons has switched to the full Verilocation telematics solution, from Connexas Group, after a successful trial with the multi-camera system last year.
Telematics
Bulk haulage firm S&J Transport is adopting a new tyre policy for its 32-strong fleet of rigids and artics, fitting BFGoodrich tyres to all vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Essex-based aggregates firm G&B Finch has taken delivery of its first two 32-tonne Stralis X-Way mixers – part of an order for four X-Way trucks, which are specified for different types of operation.
Concrete Mixers