At the November 2017 IMI Skill Auto UK finals at the NEC in Birmingham, the winners of the heavy vehicle engineering category were Luke Copplestone of Scania (GB) winning gold, Kieran Leyland of Ryder winning silver and Luke Hopkins of the Volvo apprenticeship at Stephenson College taking bronze.
Apprenticeships
RUD Chains is promoting its Rotogrip snow chain system for commercial and emergency vehicles.
Vehicle Stability
Walmersley-based business SR & RJ Brown has had its transport licence revoked from 31 January 2018, following the company’s conviction for corporate manslaughter.
Transport CPC
Fresh fish transport operator AMG Transport has taken delivery of a DAF New XF 530 FTG unit as an addition to its six-strong fleet, citing vehicle performance and dealer support as key reasons for the order.
Tractor Units
PGS Global Logistics has added another Volvo truck to its 46-strong fleet, this time an FH-500 tractor with special livery to celebrate the operator’s home city of Birmingham.
Paint, Print & Livery
We are now looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor based at our Lea Interchange Depot working early and late shifts. The Engineering Supervisor plays a key role in the success of the engineering function and is responsible for ensuring, on a day-to-day basis that sufficient fit vehicles are available to meet the operating requirements of the garage.
PeopleThe strap of the diesel filter may break, causing the diesel filter to disconnect from its holder. There is the possibility of a noise in the engine compartment, and in extreme cases, fuel leakage. Reference: R/2017/313. Number affected: 440. Vehicle IDs: VF1MA000056883504 to VF1VC000X57277118.
Recalls
A new project, backed by Innovate UK, is aiming to tackle the problem of empty runs – and the project is calling for UK-based operators to take part in the demonstration stage.
Fleet Operating Costs
Taunton-based groundworks firm K&J Hodge Contractors has had its licence revoked following driver, tachograph and vehicle maintenance issues.
Driver / People Management
Michelin Solutions has launched a suite of four apps, which it predicts will “transform the way hauliers and own-account fleets operate”.
Driver / People Management
Construction aggregate supplier Hanson discusses why it likes moving-floor trailers
Tippers
Doyle Plant & Construction has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Arocs, one of which is sporting the driver’s choice of Rocky Balboa livery.
Heavy Goods Vehicles