The RHA (Road Haulage Association ) has welcomed the announcement of a new funding package for Trailblazer apprenticeships from April 2017, calling it “a game-changer”.
Apprenticeships
‘Clean cold’ technology business Dearman has won two prizes at the Innovate UK SME Innovation Awards, held this week (25 October) at the Houses of Parliament.
Alternative Fuels
Next generation of electronic truck controller units have been launched by Delphi Automotive, said to combine increased speed, power and functionality.
Engine/Transmission Management
A new generation of ultra-high precision, modular common rail injection systems for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicle engines (0.7—3.0 litres per cylinder) has been launched by Delphi Automotive.
Emissions Control
Contractor Skanska says that if the winter weather deteriorates in line with Met Office predictions, it will be using a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters to keep roads around Peterborough clear.
Municipal Vehicles
ATS Euromaster has announced a new health and safety programme, designed to drive home the benefits of health and safety to technicians and to customers.
Health & Safety Legislation
Fresh meat transporter Whites Transport Services has taken delivery of 10 Chereau single-deck trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector 1950 systems, for use on its non-stop European express service.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
TruTac will be unveiling its upgraded tacho analysis software next week at the Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 1-3 November).
Driver / People Management
S&J Pierce Transport has acquired ten Volvo FH tractors through Volvo Approved Used Trucks in the past 18 months – and its latest vehicle comes with a racing pedigree, as it was formerly the 2015 transporter for a British Superbike team.
Tractor Units
TRL is now leading a consortium of six partners in a €450,000 research project aimed at helping European freight operators better address the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Alternative Fuels
Commercial vehicles LED lighting specialist Labcraft says that its latest Banksman safety lighting system has now been installed on more than 2,000 trucks.
Lighting
Liquid nitrogen engine developer Dearman has been shortlisted to receive a National Air Quality award for its zero-emission transport refrigeration system.
Alternative Fuels