A private commuter shuttle bus service that is booked through a smartphone app, Chariot, has launched in London.
Tracking
For the first time, DVSA has released the list of companies taking part in its new ‘Earned Recognition’ pilot scheme as of the end of January. The system offers reduced enforcement on the road in return for companies supplying statistical performance data.
Telematics
The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers & Importers (ALLMI) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with the association saying its “longevity, evolution and success” is testament to the members.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
BYD’s founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu met with Teresa May and Liam Fox last week, as part of the UK government’s trade mission to China.
Electric Vehicles
Foodservice business McCormick (UK) has replaced its 166-strong UK fleet of Citroen Berlingo crew vans with a mix of Berlingo and Dispatch crew vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The Good Pub Guide’s Brewery of the Year for 2018 has turned again to the Fuso Canter to provide its deliveries.
Fleet Operating Costs
Schmitz Cargobull has announced the launch of its Transformers trailer, which it says has been proven to reduce CO2 emissions by 15% in comparison with a conventional trailer, with reductions possible of up to 25%.
Emissions Control
Exercise machine business Northwick Associates has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz Vito vans, adding to the three Sprinters it acquired last summer.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Operators that fit an AdBlue emulator to a vehicle will be dealt with as severely as if they use a magnet to interrupt a tachograph.
Transport CPC
Maintaining truck and trailer fridge units has become a lot more challenging in recent years, thanks to the impact of environmental legislation, reports Steve Banner
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Roadside assistance services for trucks and truck components are evolving to keep pace with the trucks that they cover. Will Dalrymple looks at the changing world of technical fleet management systems
Tyres & Retreads
Among operators and vehicle manufacturers, the popularity of the irtec accreditation scheme continues to grow, reports Will Dalrymple
Irtec