An opportunity has arisen at Big Bus Tours London for an experienced Engineering Manager. Big Bus Tours is the premier provider of open top sightseeing tours worldwide, with a flagship operation in London, responsible for a fleet of 68 vehicles.
People
Brigade Electronics has announced that it has achieved R46 compliance for its camera monitor systems, including the Backeye 360 Select.
Road Safety
Hiab has announced that it is taking orders for its HiVision crane control system, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for January 2017.
Cranes
Glass’s so-called ‘used van hero’ for November is the Nissan Cabstar, with the guide describing the vehicle’s lightweight cab-over design as “pretty much unique” for the UK commercial vehicle market.
Vehicle engineering test and consultancy specialist Horiba Mira has launched an online aerodynamics database that provides wind tunnel data for light commercial vehicles and cars.
Aerodynamics
Reading Buses has ordered four Euro 6, 9.2-metre Optare Solo buses for its environmentally friendly fleet, which also features the largest complement of CNG (compressed natural gas) powered single- and double-deck buses.
Bus & Coach
Beckenham-based Dyno franchise Reza Asghar has ordered four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Euro panel vans, following its latest delivery of seven 313 CDI Sprinter models.
Panel Vans
TruTac’s TruControl tachograph analysis software has been augmented with TruDocument, an online document management and storage system.
Driver / People Management
MAN Bus & Coach has reached a landmark sales figure with the sale of its 400th Neoplan Tourliner to coach holiday provider Buckleys Tours.
Bus & CoachA certain batch of tyres may be affected by progressive damage which may cause the tread to detach and adversely affect vehicle control. Recall vehicles likely to be affected, and check (including the spare), changing out affected tyre. Vehicle ID: WDB9302052L655785 to WDB9302052L793922 and WDB9630202L838863 to WDB9630202L838863.
Recalls
Waste management business J&G Environmental has upgraded its fleet with four 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors, with a fifth on order and a further Range T460 rigid with Wheelbase drawbar trailer in build, citing driver appeal as a key factor in the marque’s selection.
Rigids
The first three operators to achieve Freight Transport Association (FTA) Truck Excellence accreditation are Bidvest Foodservice, London Borough of Redbridge and Sainsbury’s.
Standards & Practices