UK Container Maintenance (UKCM) has taken delivery of another five Volvo FH-460 6x2 tractor units as part of a programme, started in 2014, that will see the company update its entire fleet 100% Volvo fleet.
Tractor Units
Krone will be showcasing a container chassis from its Box Liner eLTU5 Plus series at next month’s Transportation Complete event in Hardenberg (21-23 March).
Semi-TrailersYorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust will be the first UK ambulance service to adopt hydrogen vehicles, after securing grant funding from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles for two hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Top-end furniture business Abbey Upholsterers & Specialist Joinery has taken delivery of an equally top-end Mercedes-Benz Actros, declaring the vehicle a “statement of intent” for the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Tractor Units
IVECO has launched an accreditation programme enabling dealers with heavy truck expertise to become an Iveco Truck Station.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Music and entertainment industry haulier Fly By Nite has ordered a further 16 tri-axle box van trailers from Cartwright, after moving to the trailer manufacturer’s products four years ago and declaring them to be “fantastic”.
Trailers
UK Road Tanker Inspection (UK RTI) is offering an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly trained inspectors working from a number of UK locations, and also the opportunity to work in a variety of overseas locations.
People
Following the appointment of a new Engineering Manager at our Lea Interchange Depot we are now looking to recruit a number of Engineering Supervisors. This will be a shift role working 0500 to 1300 and 1300 to 2100, 7 days on 3 days off and 7 days on 4 days off
People
With over 3,000 staff operating from 9 locations across West and North West London, RATP Dev London is a key player in the London bus market. Putting our customers and staff at the heart of what we do, we aim to offer a bus service in London that we are proud to deliver.
PeopleUnions on certain brake pipes may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may allow fluid to escape and affect the braking efficiency. On affected vehicles check pipe unions and brake fluid level. Tighten unions and adjust fluid level where necessary. Vehicle ID: WDF4156052U196503 to WDF4156052U198133; WDF4157052U194877 to WDF4157052U197636; WDF4156032U196337 to WDF4156032U198093; WDF4156012U196963 to WDF4156012U198056; WDF4157032U196668 to WDF4157032U198046.
Recalls
Orkney-based shipbroker John Jolly has taken delivery of its first Isuzu truck, a 3.5-tonne Isuzu Grafter which is now in operation with the company’s fleet at Kirkwall harbour, providing a ship stores transfer service.
Rigids
Greencroft Milk Supplies has replaced its entire fleet over the past 18 months and is now using 26 Fuso Canters to help its drive for growth outside its North East base, following a business acquisition in Cumbria.
Light Commercial Vehicles