UK cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow is thanking the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) for helping it to improve the first of its next generation mobile chemotherapy units.
Transport CPC
Max Trailer has unveiled its latest product, the MAX510 low-bed trailer, available as a two-axle unit immediately and with three axles later this year.
Trailers
Event transport business Entertec has taken delivery of a bespoke trailer from Schmitz Cargobull to move audio hardware across the UK and mainland Europe.
Trailers
Bulk excavation and aggregates operator Earthline has taken delivery of four Euro 6 DAF CF trucks, moving back to the marque following the opening of a new dealership nearby.
Rigids
Plant automotive test systems specialist Horiba has acquired advanced vehicle engineering, research and testing business MIRA.
Electric Vehicles
Brett Aggregates’ latest DAF 8x4 CF tipper, which has a PPG insulated alloy body, was retrofitted with Hyva’s new lightweight FCA129 tipping cylinder (in place of its standard FC137), as launched at the recent TIP-Ex show in Harrogate.
Tippers
TfL (Transport for London) has launched a consultation process on proposed changes to taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing ahead of the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), due to be introduced in central London in 2020.
Electric Vehicles
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched a campaign to promote its Xlite polished forged aluminium commercial vehicle wheels, following the news that “a major manufacturer” has stopped selling competitive units.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Intercounty Truck & Van has formally opened another Mercedes-Benz 24-hour commercial vehicle dealership – on the outskirts of Boston, Lincolnshire, on the junction of the A16 and A17.
Dealerships
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced that the access code for online licence checking will now be valid for 21 days – a move which the Freight Transport Association has welcomed.
Driver / People Management
Go Plant has specified Allison’s 3000 Series fully automatic transmissions for 15 new road sweepers based on the DAF LF chassis, due to go on the road this month.
Gearboxes
Irish operator GoBus.ie has acquired a Euro 6 Volvo B11R coach with the Volvo’s new Driver Support System (DSS), after taking part in a trial for the new system.
Bus & Coach