Public transport operators are being urged to pay attention to their diesel particulate filters (DPFs) with the recent announcement that London’s ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) will come into force on 7 September 2020.
Emissions Control
MiX Telematics has revealed the speed monitoring story behind last Tuesday’s (19 May 2015) successful world land speed record attempt for an in-service bus.
Telematics
Abacus Logistics says it has switched truck supplier since deploying two new Euro-6 DAF XF 460 FTG Super Space Cabs which are already delivering 9.3 mpg at 44-tonnes – more than 1.0 mpg better than its previous unnamed Euro 5 vehicles.
Tractor Units
Transport and warehousing operator Edge Transport has taken delivery of five Volvo FH tractors, the first of this model to join the operator’s 32-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Brian R Patefield has renewed a third of its fleet with nine Euro 6 Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 tractor units following demonstrator trials against competitor vehicles in its class,
Tractor Units
Plant hire company Garic has revealed annual fuel savings of more than £50,000 since starting to monitor driver behaviour across its 45-strong sales and delivery fleet.
Telematics
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Dublin-based Renault trucks dealer Setanta Vehicle Importers is now providing an all-Ireland service to customers, following its acquisition of the Renault Trucks NI franchise.
Dealerships
A new all-electric fleet of buses has been introduced at Monks Cross Park and Ride, in North Yorkshire, with operator First Bus receiving a £566,000 grant from the DfT’s Green Bus fund towards its £1m investment.
Electric Vehicles
The DVLA has launched its Share Driver Licence service, which went live on 19 May and which allows employers and other third parties to check a driver’s licence by using a unique single use code issued to the driver.
Driver / People Management