The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued a tachograph special notice to cover matters relating to the EC legislation on ‘smart’ tachos, which comes into effect on 15 June 2019.
Standards & Practices
Machinery mover James Garside & Son has taken delivery of a double-drive Volvo FH-540 for its machinery relocation operations, describing the powerful FH as “the complete package”.
Tractor Units
Somerset-based Blackmores Machinery Haulage has taken delivery of a new bespoke forklift trailer from Andover Trailers – its first from the manufacturer.
Trailers
Commercial vehicle business MV Commercial has expanded into a multi-million pound “super site” in Airdrie, after its largest ever investment into the site formerly owned by TOM Vehicle Rental.
Dealerships
Alliance Electronics has rebranded to Alliance Transport Technologies (ATT) to better reflect the company’s expanded range of aftermarket services for the bus, coach and commercial vehicle sector.
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
VLS, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications, has announced the successful outcome of a case against Agri Plant MS Ultra, a 15W/40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil made by Aztec Oils.
Lubricants & Systems
Manufacturer-owned car dealership Robins & Day is rolling out Ctrack Online across its nationwide parts distribution operation, after evaluating three potential telematics systems to improve visibility and control for its 97-strong van fleet.
Telematics
Agricultural operator T Shepperson Contracting has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Unimog and is predicting “massive savings”, with the Unimog already saving £1,200 per month on diesel compared to the vehicle it replaced.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Coach operator Travellers Choice has placed an order for seven more Volvo B11R vehicles with Jonckheere bodywork, describing it as the “winning formula” for its fleet.
Bus & Coach
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has retrofitted its fleet of road sweepers with a bespoke auto-stop reverse radar system from Innovative Safety Systems (ISS), following a successful trial.
Braking Systems
Middlesborough-based LV Shipping has taken delivery of new Krone Profi Liner curtainsider trailers, supplied on lease by TIP Trailer Services.
Trailers
Vehicle camera and telematics business VisionTrack has launched a new version of its mobile app, promising a “significantly improved” user experience with more visibility of fleet operations.
Driver / People Management