McLaughlan Transport, one of Scotland’s leading refrigerated haulage operators, has taken delivery of its first Renault trucks – three 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors – following a successful trial.
Tractor Units
Microlise has launched its HGV Driver of the Year awards for 2016, with four new categories and a revised entry process claimed to enable transport operators to put their best drivers forward.
Driver / People Management
Global logistics firm DHL has taken delivery of 35 all-electric vans from Chinese manufacturer BYD, to use for daily deliveries in and around the city of Shenzhen.
Electric Vehicles
TRW Aftermarket’s heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) programme – TRW Proequip, part of ZF – is adding brake discs and callipers to complete its HGV braking products offer.
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Recalls
Truck manufacturers are celebrating after latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) revealed truck sales for 2015 were up by more than 25%, compared to 2014.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Vehicle rental business Marcol has extended its fleet with 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors to meet increased demand.
Tractor Units
First Bus has taken delivery of the 1000th StreetLite Door Forward (DF) bus to be produced by Wrightbus.
Bus & Coach
Fleet Assist has won a new long-term contract from vehicle leasing and fleet management Alphabet, which has more than 140,000 company cars and vans on its fleet books.
Repair & Maintenance
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has today (13 January 2016) launched the LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award, sponsored by Bridgestone.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
The EU Commission has granted a further relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours regulations for HGV operators forced to take alternative routes as a result of the continued closure of the Forth Road Bridge.
Driver / People Management
Consistency, stability and continuity are Iveco UK managing director Stuart Webster’s watchwords for the truck and van brand in 2016 – and he adds another word, focus.
Fleet Operating Costs