Tiffin Sandwiches, the independent wholesale sandwich producer, is now well on the road to converting its entire van fleet to Mercedes-Benz.
Maintenance
Billed as the UK's premier low carbon vehicle event
Alternative Fuels
The Scania XT truck variant has been launched for transport operators working in the most arduous conditions, such as off-road, quarries and mines.
Concrete Mixers
Harsh and Malcolm Construction of Glasgow have introduced something new in truck-based waste handling systems: a demountable skiploader.
Demount
Gwent-based haulier Gerry Jones Transport has specified Michelin’s new X Multi D series drive tyres – first unveiled at the CV Show earlier this year – which promise up to 20% more mileage than the previous X MultiWay 3D range.
Tyres & Retreads
Swansea scrap merchant Crofty Point Metals has had its licence revoked after it was found to have operated too many trucks, failed to carry out HGV safety checks and ran some untaxed vehicles.
Transport CPC
Engine maker Cummins has unveiled a fully electric Class 7 concept truck, dubbed the Urban Hauler Tractor, which features a lighter, denser battery design for improved range and faster charging.
Electric Vehicles
Digital fleet management provider r2c Online is organising and hosting seminars on Earned Recognition and the future of digital compliance.
Driver / People Management
Giles Fearnley, Steve Whiteway, Helen Scholes, and Adrian de Courcey are among the top speakers now confirmed for Coach & Bus UK 2017, which returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 October.
Bus & Coach
The 4R Group has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM11 Lite 6x2 tractor unit to haul its recently acquired D-Tec lightweight tanker trailer.
Tankers
Commercial vehicle services business Fraikin has published the first of a new series of guidebooks, designed to help commercial vehicle operators stay up to date with legislative issues and changing technology within the road transport industry.
Road Safety