Terberg’s new DT183 distribution tractor is due to be the star of this company’s stand at the CV Show (26—28 April, NEC, Birmingham), alongside one of its latest Kinglifter truck and trailer mounted fork lift trucks.
Tractor Units
Multi-site Midlands-based logistics firm CS Ellis reports revolutionised transport operations following the introduction of a driver and delivery management system with integrated vehicle tracking, proof of delivery, satellite navigation and messaging on touchscreen tablets.
Fleet Management Systems
Milton Keynes-based distributor RPL Logistics has taken delivery of six Renault Range T tractors, after a competitive deal through BRS “really made the difference”.
Tractor Units
Don-Bur has announced that it will be unveiling “never before seen” technology at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April)
Trailers
Recruitment agency Pertemps says its driving division will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April), where it will be showcasing its work with the Ministry of Defence.
Driver / People Management
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed Ralf Schueler as marketing director, with immediate effect, to lead the Swindon-based marketing department.
People
Chesterfield-based LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplier AvantiGas says it is now optimising its logistics thanks to a Route Monkey full scheduling and route optimisation package.
Tracking
Driving change is often achieved by judicious use of carrots and sticks, with ‘judicious’ being the operative word. Offer bags of carrots and you get there fast, but at a cost. Wield the stick too enthusiastically, and you can expect some difficulty and pain.
Bus & CoachGareth Llewellyn has been appointed DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) chief executive. He joins DVSA on 14 March, before taking over from acting chief executive Paul Satoor on 1 April 2016, who will remain in place as deputy chief executive. Llewellyn has a history of senior roles in national and international safety-critical industries – including as group safety, technical and engineering director for Network Rail. He has also held senior global roles with National Grid and Anglo...
People
Conti’s Hybrid HT3 trailer tyre has won the iF Design Award, with the low profile size 445/45 R 19.5 winning the product category for quality, innovation, safety and environmental compatibility.
Tyres & Retreads
The UK market for 7.5 tonne chassis may have been slashed, but there’s more to this segment than meets the eye. Ian Norwell continues TE’s series, assessing the latest in small trucks
Transmissions
Salisbury-based specialist JA Mackenzie has cornered much of the market for fine art haulage. Ian Norwell talks to its founder about how he specifies, equips and runs his chosen vehicles
Rigids