Steve Rountree, from MTS Logistics, has won the UK national final of Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Challenge.
Driver / People Management
A driver has been suspended from professional driving after he was caught using his mobile phone on two occasions – one just days after new penalties had been introduced for the offence.
Driver CPC
Specialist electrical retailer Hughes has contracted Lightfoot to install its in-cab driver coaching device across a fleet of 200 vans and 20 cars. The deal follows a trial during which Lightfoot improved fuel savings of almost 7%, and reduced higher-risk driver behaviour by 75% (from 4% of driving time to 1% of the time).
Driver / People Management
Voith Turbo, a supplier of automatic transmissions specifically developed for the stop-start cycle of buses in the UK, has signed a three-year agreement with Majorsell to distribute Voith compressors through over 400 commercial vehicle factors in the UK and Ireland.
Bus & Coach
As it looks to decrease fleet downtime, McCaffrey Transport has bought a TGX 26.500 6x2/2 tractor unit with XXL cab from MAN Truck & Bus UK.
Tractor Units
Mercer Scaffolding has raised its fleet to the next level by investing in its first three Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Rigids
Two new additions to Midlothian Council’s fleet of vehicles, Johnston 15-tonne road sweepers, have recently been installed with Sentinel Systems’ complete four-camera systems.
Road Safety
“Subjective” seems to be the best term to describe the decision whether to plough cash into installing a vehicle inspection pit, or buy or lease some column lifts. Peter Shakespeare opens the debate
Lifting Equipment
A warning light appearing on the dashboard can be a recipe for confusion, especially if the truck is some distance from home base or a dealer’s workshop. Is it real? Is it safe? Will it cause problems with DVSA roadside checks? Steve Banner has the answers
Diagnostic Equipment
The UK exhibition returns on 4-5 October in halls 17-19 of the NEC in Birmingham; nearly 200 exhibitors in 16,000m² of space are promised. Selected exhibitors are highlighted below
With the launch of the apprenticeship levy, the training landscape is changing. Now that the levy is operational, companies that have adopted a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude might find they need to act swiftly before a competitor steals a march.
Driver / People Management
It’s all very well having greener HGVs to deliver ‘the final mile’. But what if they can’t physically reach their destination? Brian Weatherley reports on a solution from French bodybuilder Libner