The Vehicle Technical Support Officers will provide technical Support to the Fleet and Workshop engineering teams and contribute towards the provision of an efficient and effective business. Holding responsibility for a full range of technical functions. To respond quickly and efficiently to the regulation needs of City of York Council. To provide assistance and guidance on the regulatory compliance of drivers across the departments and to be responsible for the recording of the appropriate...
People
The Vehicle & Plant Engineers will be accountable for the service, inspections, repairs, modifications and fabrication to vehicles, plant and equipment belonging to the council or their customers, ensuring that through inspection, diagnosis and sign-off that all the vehicles assigned are maintained to the right standard such that they will not breakdown or receive a prohibition between inspection intervals. This will include carrying out minor and major repairs to vehicles and plant, including...
People
Gwynedd Shipping is reporting multiple fleet efficiency and compliance improvements since implementing software from TruTac.
Driver / People Management
Braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse is now offering turbochargers for all vehicles from major OEMs through its TruckServices aftermarket division.
Engine/Transmission Management
Chinese manufacturer BYD has unveiled its first three all-electric commercial vehicles for the European fleet market.
Electric Vehicles
To keep 850 fully air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Citaro and Man Lions City buses rolling across 80 bus routes across Riyadh.
The King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport is a world class, modern public transport network being built in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Development Authority (RDA) is deploying the latest concepts and technology to provide an integrated transport system, where Bus plays a crucial role.
The Head of Fleet will be accountable for the management of the Council vehicle fleet, ensuring the safe & efficient operation of vehicles in full compliance with legislation, updating fleet policies, procedure, practices and supporting documentation as well as financial regulations and standing orders.
People
The Office of the Traffic Commissioners is reminding operators that updated driver walk-around leaflets are available from the DVSA.
Driver / People Management
Giti says its new-generation trailer tyre, the Giti GTR955 Combi Road, will deliver a mileage increase of 30% versus “previous comparable products”.
Tyres & Retreads
Doncaster Borough Council has taken delivery of a Dennis Eagle Elite 6, specially designed for use as a construction vehicle by day and a gritter by night.
Municipal Vehicles
German automotive parts supplier kfzteile24 has published an interactive map showing information on diesel bans and low emission zones (LEZs) in the UK and across Europe.
Low Emission Zones
Vauxhall has released details of the new Vivaro van, available to order from February and due to be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 later this year (NEC, Birmingham; 30 April to 2 May).
Light Commercial Vehicles