Scrap metal business Goldstar Metal Traders has taken delivery of a high-spec Harsh 6x4 hookloader, describing the Harsh units as “unbeatable” for versatility and productivity.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Parcel delivery business Hermes has signed a deal with Cartwright Fleet Services for the supply of 244 box vans and 70 tractors, including maintenance for five years.
Finance & Leasing
Wiltshire Transport Training & Development has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck – an FL 4x2 16-tonne rigid, with a box body by TWR Commercial Bodybuilders.
Rigids
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded its range of off-the-shelf conversions to include tippers, dropsides and Lutons.
Light Commercial Vehicles
DAF dealer Ford & Slater is holding three open evenings next week to promote its HGV technician apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships
Commercial vehicle rental business Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has added three new truck types to its hire fleet to meet growing demand from the construction sector.
Finance & Leasing
Partial vehicle electrification through technologies such as regenerative braking, starter/generators and even stop-start systems in so-called ‘mild-hybrid’ systems can provide significant fuel savings, finds Steve Banner
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
Singapore’s bus services operate to some of the highest standards in the world, including irtec accreditation for some operators. Richard Simpson finds out more
Irtec
A roundtable event held in November gathered vehicle technician training providers to discuss the issues that they encounter in the age of the apprenticeship levy. Will Dalrymple chaired the session
Apprenticeships
Double drive is usually the non-stick solution for tractor units working off-road. But Kevin Swallow asks whether an independent hydraulically-driven axle could just as easily get your wagon out of the mire
Axles
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Tyres & Retreads
Enforcement authorities are working to revise guidance on load security, and are peering inside trailer curtains with increasing frequency. Peter Shakespeare reports on the latest moves to clamp down on load security
Road Legal