Bus operator Konectbus is deploying a new Britannia automated wash system at its Dereham depot, in Norfolk, to keep its extended fleet in pristine condition.
Bus & Coach
Transport and distribution firm JS Highfield has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-500 high chassis 6x2 tractor, to meet growing demand for deliveries to farms.
Tractor Units
XPO Logistics’ first dual-fuel diesel and LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks in the UK are now being refuelled at BOC’s new LNG station in Teesport, Middlesbrough.
Alternative Fuels
MAN is backing the RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) national campaign to raise the profile of road transport during next week’s National Lorry Week (26—31 October) – taking trucks to events across Scotland.
Driver / People Management
British bus builder ADL (Alexander Dennis) and Chinese BYD, the world’s largest electric bus manufacturer, have signed a £660 million joint venture deal that will see 200 12-metre single-deck buses being built in the UK per annum.
Electric Vehicles
Guthrie Engineering Services, has taken delivery of a set of six Totalkare cable-free lifts following the opening of its Bishop's Stortford workshop.
Lifting Equipment
Nationwide vehicle transport logistics specialist DF Services has given a glowing review to the Ringfeder 5085T ball coupling fitted to its recently purchased Volvo/Rolfo car transporter outfit.
Drawbar / Drawbar Assemblies
Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van has extended workshop operating hours at its new £4 million dealership in Wolverhampton, which opened in the spring.
Dealerships
More government support is needed to boost apprenticeships in the logistics sector, including extending loans beyond the age of 24 to fund licence acquisition.
Apprenticeships
Goodyear has teamed up with MAN to become the truck manufacturer’s exclusive tyre partner for its MAN ProfiDrive driver training initiative across Europe.
Tyres & Retreads
Renault Trucks has chosen Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres as standard for its 6x2 T-series Optifuel truck, after positive results from on-road testing.
Tyres & Retreads
ExxonMobil is now working with Europart on oils and lubricants for commercial vehicles, offering its Mobil Delvac range first in Germany via the distributor before moving on to other European countries.
Lubricants & Systems