Commercial vehicle hire and leasing business Ryder has held a trainee technician graduation ceremony to celebrate its latest group of successful apprentices.
Apprenticeships
Alfa Travel is reporting a significant reduction in vehicle collisions and improvement in driver retention since equipping its 48-strong coach fleet with video telematics, from Lytx.
Road Safety
Northern Ireland-based Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co has taken delivery of two Volvo FMX rigids, with the vehicles now operating 460m underground in the company’s salt mine.
Rigids
BT Group has agreed to sell BT Fleet Solutions, its commercial vehicle maintenance arm, to pan-European investment business Aurelius Equity Opportunities.
Repair & Maintenance
Telematics provider Microlise has launched Focus, a new solution designed for smaller fleets.
Telematics
Parcel delivery and logistics business DX Group has taken delivery of 160 new trucks, based on the 7.5-tonne MAN TGL chassis and with box bodies by Bevan Group.
Bodies & Bodywork
The new multi-purpose DURACoil glove range by SHOWA combines high-level comfort with cut resistance, durability and exceptional grip performance, protecting workers in medium-low cut risk environments.
WorkshopAmongst the first organisations to adopt a new customs handling system is Meyer Group, the UK’s largest quality kitchenware supplier, who has successfully made the transition with support and guidance from Descartes Systems UK.
Standards & Practices
The Direct Vision Standard requires trucks to have all manner of safety systems fitted – from sensor systems to side underrun barriers. Dan Parton examines how fleets can ensure that they are working properly
Road Safety
Quiet vehicles, including battery-powered ones, are often too quiet to be noticed by pedestrians, particularly distracted ones. That means they pose a risk in urban environments; but a solution is on the way, reports Will Dalrymple
Health & Safety Legislation
Real-world trials of distribution trucks with electric powertrains are taking place all over Europe. While series production remains some way off, many fleets are already benefiting from the zero-emission technology, reports Steve Banner
Alternative Fuels
The latest generation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is impressive but, as some of the technology is windscreen-mounted, recalibration is an issue that needs to be managed, finds John Challen
Health & Safety Legislation