DAF Trucks is to sponsor Think Logistics – the new transport industry-led initiative to encourage 16—19 -year-olds into a career within the sector – for three years.
Apprenticeships
One hundred organisations and construction projects have now become CLOCS Champions (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety), just two years after the initiative was launched.
Road Safety
Temperature-controlled distributor NR Evans has expanded its fleet with 15 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers, which are in operation transporting packaged milk between distribution centres.
Trailers
Tyre manufacturer Continental has added a 19.5-inch tyre to its range of urban bus tyres, which promises an increased service life of up to 20%.
Tyres & RetreadsJack Richards & Son takes delivery of a new fleet of Euro-6 DAF XFs
Tractor Units
The Supreme Court – the highest court in the land – has today (29 April 2015) ruled that the UK government must act faster to meet its obligations under EU air pollution regulations.
Alternative Fuels
SRC Aggregates has awarded a £260,000 deal to MAN for three mixer trucks to support its new ready-mix concrete business.
Concrete Mixers
Fleet insurance business Finch Group has partnered with telematics provider Microlise to offer HGV operators a new solution, linked to its claims management centre.
Fleet Operating Costs
Scania has announced its latest order wins, both for three Irizar coaches, with PC Coaches and Solus Travel.
Bus & Coach
Adoption of electric vans and others running with alternative fuels will accelerate over the next two years, according to the latest quarterly Company Van Trends research from GE Capital, Fleet Services.
Electric Vehicles
As the bus and coach industry worries about Van Hool vehicle failures that appear to implicate MAN D26 engines, the German heavy-duty engines giant has moved to clarify its position.
Engine/Transmission Management
US-based Freescale Semiconductor has extended its tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from passenger cars up to heavy-duty trucks and buses, with the addition of its wireless FXTH8715 family.
Tyres & Retreads