Ignorance over how to integrate plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles into selection lists is negatively impacting fleet adoption, according to vehicle leasing and fleet management specialist Arval.
Green Vehicles
Freight distribution firm Corporate Solutions Logistics (CSL) has used vehicle graphics specialist RGVA to vinyl wrap 25 new Scania R410 tractor units and 10 13-metre trailers in its new livery.
Tractor Units
Close Brothers Vehicle Hire operate a fleet of over 4000 mixed vehicles across a wide and varied market place encompassing both contract hire and short term leasing. To support our continued growth plan we now have a great career opportunity available for a Maintenance and Compliance Manager to join the team.
People
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will extend the Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks, describing it as “a positive step” to encourage the take-up of green vehicles in the logistics sector.
Bus operator Rotala is now working with Michelin solutions’ Effitires tyre management programme under a five-year pence-per-mile deal with covering its 650 single- and double-decker buses.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailers and bodies manufacturer Cartwright has been highly commended at the North West National Apprenticeship Awards 2016 taking the runner-up slot in the large employer category.
Apprenticeships
Food machinery maintenance contractor Rextec UK has taken delivery of four new Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 BlueTEC Long vans for its team of field engineers.
Car Derived Vans
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration services firm DPF Clean Team has launched a 24-hour service for HGV vehicles.
Engines & Engine Parts
Buckinghamshire-based materials handling company Beds & Bucks Forktrucks has taken delivery of its first bespoke forklift trailer from Andover Trailers – replacing a converted step frame previously supplied by a competitor.
Trailers
Registration has opened for the 2017 Microlise Transport Conference, one of the leading events for transport professionals.
Tripod Crest has taken delivery of three Volvo FH-540 6x2 tag-axle tractor units, and says it is confident the vehicles will be “real winners” when it comes to transporting pavers, rollers and asphalt planing equipment, some of which weighs more than 38 tonnes.
Tractor Units
Alexander Dennis unveiled a concept Enviro500 full flat floor, three-door, two-staircase double decker last week at the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) (19-21 October).
Bus & Coach