The UK’s first hydrogen production and bus refuelling station – opened last March under the Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project, with backing from Europe, the UK and the Scottish government – is celebrating its one thousandth refuel.
Alternative Fuels
Australian equipment hire giant Coates Hire has placed an order for 90 of Hiab’s loader cranes, valued at more than eur 2 million.
Cranes
The DfT (Department for Transport) has launched a consultation process for industry on how to improve services offered by DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Services Agency), DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) and VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency).
Transport CPC
Thurrock Council has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz vehicles – five wheelchair-accessible minibuses for use by its adult care services team.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery has taken delivery of two new-series Volvo FL Urban Artics, said to be the first of their type to enter service in the UK.
Tractor UnitsUnder excessive force to the belt, the lock ring in the passenger seat belt retractor might break and the belt could become extendable. This will increase the risk of injury during a collision. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the passenger seat belt retractor and support.
RecallsUnder excessive force to the belt, the lock ring in the passenger seat belt retractor might break and the belt could become extendable. This will increase the risk of injury during a collision. Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the passenger seat belt retractor and support. Vehicle ID: VF644AGD000002890 to VF644AGD000003041; VF640J564EB000320 to VF640J567FB001723;
Recalls
Road transport and warehousing firm PF Booth & Son is adopting Michelin 315/70 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres for its truck fleet, after a two-year trial delivered “marvellous” mileage results.
Tyres & Retreads
Ciaran Blakemore, a graduate of Scania’s three-year commercial vehicle apprenticeship, has won the Institute of the Motor Industry’s outstanding achiever award for the heavy vehicle category.
Apprenticeships
Bibby Distribution has added five MAN TGX tractor units converted to dual-fuel LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and three new Don-Bur longer semi-trailers (LSTs) to its Ultraframe fleet.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Food distribution firm Henderson Wholesale has extended its 40-strong mixed fleet with seven 44-tonne Renault Range T trucks and one 26-tonne Range D.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Road Maintenance Services has replaced two 10-year-old Isuzu 7.5 tonne mobile traffic management vehicles with two new Isuzu 12 tonne Euro 6 4x2 Forward rigids.
Rigids