London construction and demolition waste management firm O’Donovan Waste Disposal has introduced skip chain covers to its fleet of skip lorries, resulting in a 20% decibel reduction in noise levels.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
One of the UK’s first reduced-height Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheelers is off to a flying start in the colours of bulk haulage specialist R Adams & Sons.
Tippers
Just two major collisions sent motor insurance premiums for Clugston Distribution soaring a dizzying 30% in a year. While immediate action was taken to prevent more collisions, the company’s distribution director, David Heath, found the initial remedies caused even more challenges.
Driver CPC
The Package is a video content campaign from Teletrac Navman designed to bring to life the concept of connected workflow.
Tracking
We are seeking to appoint a Service Manager working as part of the Alexander Dennis Limited Aftermarket Management Team reporting into the UK Service Director. The role will be based at Anston.
People
An opportunity has arisen within the Aftermarket division of the Alexander Dennis Limited for the position of Regional Service Manager (North West) performing a key role in the Service Department.
People
Two IRTE initiatives received recognition as progressive initiatives in road transport at two awards ceremonies organised by the Worshipful Company of Carmen City of London livery company.
Continuing Professional Development
Isuzu Truck UK and Milner Industrial, the UK agents for Dutch built ROM sewer cleaning machinery, have partnered together to manufacture the latest Isuzu ROM combination truck specification. Two new Isuzu Forward N75.190 7.5t rigids, featuring ROM high pressure jetting/vacuum bodies for sewer cleansing work, have been supplied by Milner Industrial to one of its national account customers.
TankersIn its consultation on air quality published on 5 May, the government is mandating local authorities in England to implement clean air zones “within the shortest possible time” (Scotland is given until the end of the year, and Wales into next year).
Alternative Fuels
One of the first truck operators to welcome Thompsons’ announcement that it is to open a tipper factory in Scotland is Enviro-Clean (Scotland), a long-standing customer of Thompsons bodies based in East Kilbride that has recently taken another two new units its 100 - plus truck fleet.
Tippers
A case study-led feature from Certas Energy in collaboration with Shell Lubricants puts a spotlight on the false economy that could be costing commercial fleet companies more than what they think…
Alternative Fuels
Trailer manufacturer Cartwright reports that it is “achieving unprecedented growth” as it faces record demand. It also says that growth extends across divisions such as rentals, fleet services, sales, finance and Cartwright conversions, its new van conversion business launched last year.
Trailers