Operators, workshops and even technicians themselves are still falling foul of safety inspection issues. Brian Tinham talks to the FTA’s Andy Mair about what’s going wrong
Health & Safety Legislation
Facing budget and regulatory pressures, local authorities are looking for new solutions for refuse collection vehicles and sweepers. Toby Clark examines options
Green Vehicles
Police Scotland and the road haulage industry are joining forces in a bid to help truck drivers stay safe this winter, especially when crossing high level and exposed roads and bridges.
Road Safety
Logistics firm Howard Tenens is reporting fuel savings that are “impossible to ignore” following trials running Bridgestone’s low rolling resistance Ecopia tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
According to O&H Vehicle Conversions, an unnamed “leading private ambulance company” has taken delivery of 70 PTS (patient transport) vehicles destined for two ambulance trusts.
Emergency Service Vehicles
LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) launched the Low Emission Bus Guide yesterday (1 November 2016) at the Euro Bus Expo exhibition, NEC, Birmingham.
Alternative Fuels
Independent lubricants blender Millers Oils has acquired two Renault Trucks Range T rigids as part of its nine0strong HGV fleet revitalisation process.
Rigids
National pet products retailer Pets at Home has added another six double-deck curtainsiders from Cartwright to its 65-strong semi-trailer fleet – all virtually the same as last year’s half dozen.
Trailers
Contracting giant Amey is now equipping its drivers with the CheckedSafe app on smartphones and tablets for carrying out daily walk around checks across its 2,500-strong commercial vehicles fleet.
Driver / People Management
JHP Transport and Farm Field Fresh have expanded their joint fleet with five new DAF XF 460 tractors, supplied by Asset Alliance on a three-year full-service contract hire deal.
Finance & Leasing
Following yesterday ‘s (31 October 2016) publication of the FTA’s ‘Driver Shortage: issues and trends’ report, the RHA (Road Haulage Association) is reporting that foreign drivers facing cost pressures are likely to return home.
Driver / People Management
Derbyshire-based earthmoving, plant hire and recycling services specialist JC Balls & Sons has bucked the trend and added three six-wheel tippers to its 38-strong fleet, instead of industry preferred 8x4s, citing their versatility and manoeuvrability.
Tippers