Trailer and body manufacturer Cartwright Group says its recruitment drive – which is seeking 40 young apprentices by the end of this month (August 2015) – has almost succeeded.
Apprenticeships
Bevan Group has taken responsibility for manufacturing tipper and traffic management vehicles since acquiring specialist bodybuilder Stag Bodies for an undisclosed sum.
Drop Side
More couriers, owner drivers, hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics providers are turning to Transport Exchange Group not only to bear down on empty returns to gain business on the move.
Fleet Management Systems
The annual SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Automotive Award for Innovation has now been launched and is open for entries.
Alternative Fuels
Supermarket fuel card provider FuelGenie is urging operators to keep a tight rein on fleet costs to help them maximise the benefits of Euro 6 emissions standards, coming into force for light commercial vehicles next month.
Fuel Pricing
National recovery business CMG Rescue has a live view of fuel stocks and use, thanks to two Nova fuel management units installed at its Newport Pagnell headquarters by Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel Pricing
Delegates at next month’s IRTE Conference (Chesford Grange, 16-17 September) will be able to find out about the Freight Transport Association’s training and inspection services for fleet engineers and workshop managers.
Telematics specialist CMS SupaTrak has launched a training academy aimed at commercial vehicle operators wanting to improve fleet efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Continuing Professional Development
Vehicle test, validation and engineering service specialist Millbrook has completed upgrades of its powertrain test facilities, following an invedstment of £1.83 million.
Diagnostic Equipment
Telematics firm Microlise has joined the fuel pricing pressure group FairFuelUK as a corporate supporter.
Telematics
Privately owned temperature-controlled logistics firm Chiltern Cold Storage has contracted Michelin solutions for a fully-managed tyre facility, which, it believes will result in significantly improved fleet efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Dudley, North Tyneside based civil engineering firm Owen Pugh has taken delivery of the first of 34 Mercedes-Benz eight-wheelers ordered from Mercedes-Benz under a £3.4 million deal.
Heavy Goods Vehicles