Waste removal and aggregates firm L&S Waste Management has taken delivery of six new Scania P 410 8x4 tippers as part of its fleet replacement programme, citing “exceptional” service from the dealer.
Tippers
Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) is seeking three more apprentices to boost technician numbers at its workshops in Kettering, Brackley and Hinckley.
Apprenticeships
Food waste collection business Keenan Recycling has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH tractor – its first new Volvo vehicle, which joins two used models in the operator’s 32-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Tower Transit is a dynamic and innovative bus operator, and a key player in London and Singapore, two of the world’s top cities. We are now looking for an Operations Engineer at our Westbourne Park Depot.
Wrights Group has unveiled the latest vehicle delivered to Northern Ireland operator Translink at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November).
Electric Vehicles
Optare has unveiled its latest Metrodecker and Metrocity all-electric buses at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November), with both vehicles able to deliver more than 150 miles on a single charge and with fully electric heating.
Electric Vehicles
Volumetric concrete and plant hire business Burman Plant says compliance with new regulations has been seamless, thanks to its implementation of software from TruTac.
Fleet Management Systems
The City of Westminster and operator Veolia have ordered a retrofit of 92 refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to Euro VI standards, so they can operate in London’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) when it comes into effect in April.
Emissions Control
Bus manufacturer Mellor has unveiled two new vehicles at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November).
Bus & Coach
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is reminding operators that they may need ECMT permits for road haulage operations to the EU after March 2019.
Road Legal
Evenheights Specialist Transport has taken delivery of a custom-engineered Renault Range C truck fitted with an 82 tonne-metre crane, for use on its rail infrastructure contracts around London.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Leasing and fleet management business Arval is backing a mental health initiative launched by the FTA’s Van Excellence scheme in conjunction with CALM, Campaign Against Living Miserably.
Driver / People Management