Scania has announced the latest orders for the Irizar i6 coach, including one repeat order and one first-time acquisition.
Bus & Coach
Multimodal Logistics has taken delivery of three Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor units – completing an order for 13 trucks – citing fleet data and fuel efficiency as key reasons for its decision.
Tractor Units
The AA has signed a deal with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to take 500 Transporters for its fleet of patrol vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Two new Volvo B11R Euro 6 coaches have been delivered to Wheadons Travel Group, following the Cardiff-based coach operator’s good experience with its 2008 Euro 5 Volvo B12B model.
Bus & Coach
Hertfordshire-based Uno Bus has deployed Lytx’s DC Protect video-based driver safety programme across its entire fleet of buses, under a five-year contract.
Driver / People Management
Millbrook Proving Ground – the vehicle test, validation and engineering service provider which is to host the eighth annual Cenex LCV event in September – says the theme of its deplays will be ‘More to Millbrook’.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
£85,000 + generous bonus + pension, car or car allowance and private healthcare
Full-time – 40 hours per week
Sutton, Surrey
Mercedes-Benz dealer Northside Truck & Van has scooped a road transport industry Oscar in recognition of its commitment to developing “the leaders of tomorrow”.
Apprenticeships
The Minister for Skills has disappointed the transport industry by turning his back on the training standard for LGV drivers put forward by the FTA (Freight Transport Association), RHA (Road Haulage Association) and others.
Apprenticeships
Wrings Transport’s first four Euro 6 trucks – all Actros 2545 tractor units with flat-floored BigSpace cabs – are outperforming its Euro 5 trucks to the tune of one mile per gallon.
Driver / People Management