The DfT (Department for Transport) says it is to look again at truck road user charging based on distance travelled – with HGV charges probably linked to a reduction in fuel duty.
Fleet Management Systems
Asset Alliance Group has launched Flexi-Hire as a new division focused on commercial vehicle rental, delivering what the firm describes as “flexible medium- to long-term rental packages”.
Finance & Leasing
Corby, Northamptonshire-based property management and construction firm Oakley Industrial Services says its AGM routeMaster is cutting costs and improving security.
Tracking
Petro-Canada Lubricants’ new API CK-4 and FA-4 (formerly PC-11A and PC-11B) standards-beating Duron ‘next generation’ oils will be available from 1 December 2016.
Lubricants & SystemsOn affected vehicles the eyelet connection of the parking brake secondary cable could break. If this happens, the parking brake function can be affected. Inspect and, where necessary, replace cables.
Recalls
Urban double-deck trailers semi-trailer manufacturer Transdek UK claims that its approach to urban freight distribution is capable of saving up to 520 million road-miles a year.
Trailers
Northern Ireland Prison Service reckons it has found the key to reducing tyre bills and increasing fleet efficiency, following free tyre assessments on its prisoner transport fleet by Michelin.
Tyres & Retreads
Pinden of Longfield has taken delivery of 12 Volvo FE skip trucks and four FMX 8x4 tippers from dealership MC Group, Maidstone, citing fuel efficiency, reliability, build quality, performance and dealer support as the drivers.
Municipal Vehicles
Consett, County Durham-based Elddis Transport has acquired another five new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, stating that experience shows it can depend on long-term reliability.
Tractor Units
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, has won a top business award, with judges citing her dedication to driving innovation and safety standards in the industry.
People
Princess Coaches says it has improved efficiency and saved administrative time with systems from TruTac, describing them as “a worthwhile investment”.
Driver / People Management
Bridgend-based agricultural tractors and landscaping products distributor JG Plant has started working its first Iveco truck, a New Eurocargo, which is delivering across South Wales.
Rigids