Multi-modal logistics operator Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 30 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors for use on a major new contract, and has ordered 35 more for use on its general fleet – its first Mercedes trucks for five years.
Tractor Units
Transport refrigeration specialist Carrrier Transicold’s training academy programme has been accredited as a CPD (continuing professional development) course by the SOE (Society of Operations Engineers).
Continuing Professional DevelopmentDriver may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified, the steering wheel could break. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and check the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period. Vehicle ID: VF1FL91B2EY535811 to VF1JLD1ESDY510144
Recalls
A vacancy has arisen at Stagecoach South East for an Engineering Manager, based at Eastbourne depot, which currently operates a fleet of 56 vehicles, with 22 engineering staff.
People
Arriva is a market leading bus operator and the engineering function is currently undergoing exciting development and change which will ensure that we remain ahead of our competitors in an ever changing industry.
People
The 10mph speed limit increase for HGVs is improving road safety and operating efficiency. That’s the view of the Road Haulage Association, following the speed limit increase in April 2015 to 50mph on single carriageways and to 60mph on dual carriageways.
Road Safety
Green Group has cut its tyre-related breakdowns by 30%, since signing up to ATS Euromaster’s MasterCARE fleet inspections two years ago.
Tyres & Retreads
Truck rental business MC Rental has taken delivery of 175 Isuzu rigid trucks in the past two years, and now has more than 300 vehicles from the marque in its fleet, mostly the 7.5-tonne Forward and the Urban.
Rigids
Another 25 Alexander Dennis (ADL) Enviro400 City double-deck buses will be heading to Blackpool Transport, following last week’s order confirmation at Euro Bus Expo.
Bus & Coach
Reading Buses has confirmed its order for five Alexander Dennis (ADL) double-deck CNG (compressed natural gas) powered buses – the UK’s first, and adding to what is already the country’s largest gas bus fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Raw dog and cat food specialist Nature’s Menu has taken delivery of a fleet of new vans from Burnley-based manufacturer CoolKit, bringing its total to 37 complete vans and 11 conversions in five years.
Panel Vans
Lagan Cement Products says that installing vehicle tracking technology, from Ctrack, is already improving fleet productivity and the firm’s ability to analyse operational performance.
Telematics