Volvo Trucks' Collision Warning with Emergency Brake demonstrates an advanced safety technology.
Road Safety
European bus and coach operator FlixBus is about to trial all-electric buses on two of its long-distance routes, in France and Germany.
Electric Vehicles
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has published new advice concerning the safe transport of compressed gases.
Health & Safety Legislation
Cardinalis Concrete has taken delivery of its first Renault trucks, replacing 75% of its fleet with new Renault Range C vehicles.
Concrete Mixers
Scottish haulier Hayton Coulthard Transport has taken delivery of the first of an order of curtainsider trailers from Don-Bur.
Trailers
Hendy Van & Truck is reporting improved efficiency and time savings of more than 50 hours per week after implementing r2c Online’s maintenance management platform for its Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire workshop.
Workshop Management Systems
Volvo Trucks has announced a new version of its low-entry cab (LEC) for the Volvo FE truck, saying this makes the cab suitable for a wider range of transport operations.
Road Safety
A vacancy has arisen for an Engineering Manager based at our depot in Chichester and also at Guildford.
Working closely with your engineering and operations colleagues you will ensure that the vehicle fleet is well maintained and immaculately presented on time, every time.
Reporting to the Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for the effective day to day management and control of the Council's vehicle maintenance workshop and a team of technicians undertaking inspections, maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of 350 vehicles, including cars, light commercial vehicles and large goods vehicles.
People
Two European fleet operators are reporting fuel savings after switching to ExxonMobil’s fully synthetic Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 engine oil.
Lubricants & Systems
Humberside manufacturer and retailer Wren Kitchens has taken delivery of the first 25 of a 45-strong order of Isuzu Forward 7-5 tonne rigids, to meet the requirements of a new distribution strategy.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Trailer rental business Hireco has placed its largest order to date, specifying all 1,200-plus trailers on BPW axle and suspension systems with Eco Plus 3 drum brakes.
Axles