Jackson Coachworks has unveiled a new eco, aerodynamic refrigerated truck body, said to be the first of its kind available.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Apprentice technicians at Hugh Baird College in Liverpool have developed an innovative promotional tool for Mahle Aftermarket to use at commercial vehicle trade shows.
Engines & Engine Parts
The Logistics Guild’s web site has been relaunched, with channels to connect members, help with skills and qualifications and deliver personal benefits.
Driver / People Management
Independent commercial vehicles aftermarket specialist DT Spare Parts has added a series of engine mountings for trucks and buses to its range.
Engines & Engine Parts
Midlands-based supplier refrigerated vans supplier Vanfridge and its sister company Pola Van Rental are reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in orders for Ford vans – primarily Transit Connects and Transit Customs.
Bodies & Bodywork
Traffic management company Amberon has embarked on a three-month pilot of a maintenance management service for its rapidly growing 330-strong fleet.
Repair & Maintenance
Builders’ merchant EH Smith says it is saving time and money on fuel management, after it moved to Keyfuels cards instead of fuel tanks.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel efficiency, reliability and service are key factors cited by operators in the latest batch of coach order announcements.
Bus & Coach
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is now running a new fully-electric Optare Solo SR with Stagecoach, funded by the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland.
Bus & Coach
A road safety initiative for school children has been launched by national road safety organisation, Road Safety GB (RSGB), alongside CLOCS (Construction Logistics Cycle Safety) and Scania.
Road Safety
Contract hire and fleet leasing specialist Ogilvie Fleet has signed up to the Fleet Assist network for its 12,000 company cars and vans.
Repair & Maintenance
The IMI has launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at five road show events around the UK.
Apprenticeships