Mercedes-Benz UK has announced that Mike Belk will be managing director for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 May, replacing Michael Kamper.
People
The UK’s first commercial-scale hydrogen production and bus refuelling station was officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 11 March 2015), as part of a £19 million green transport demonstration project.
Alternative Fuels
Cornwall-based HR Jasper & Son has taken delivery of a high-power Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Road rigid specified to help the growing firm step up deliveries to London.
Rigids
In one of its largest deals to date for Euro 6 tractor units, Ryder has delivered 100 DAF CFs to kitchens supplier Howdens Joinery.
Tractor Units
Waste management and aggregates company Chambers Waste Group has invested in a centralised fuelling system, from Cameron Forecourt, to amalgamate fuel monitoring and management across three sites.
Fleet Management Systems
Enza Truck & Van is styling itself as the new one-stop shop for truck and van maintenance for operators in South Yorkshire, since setting up in Doncaster.
Repair & Maintenance
Les Smith Haulage says it has cut its fuel bill by more than £3,000 per month since working with vehicle telematics specialist CMS SupaTrak.
Driver / People Management
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the chancellor to cut fuel duty, saying that the economic recovery could accelerate more quickly with a 3p per litre reduction.
Fuel Pricing
Lawn care business Green Thumb has unveiled the new Mercedes Vito van to franchisees at its annual conference, with the organisation’s announcement that it will move its 750-strong fleet to Mercedes.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle safety system provider Sentinel Systems is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and using the occasion to highlight how its range has grown since the invention of the Safetystop reversing system in 1985, by founder Bill Paulson.
Road Safety
Brigade Electronics has announced that it has reduced the price of the bbs-tek reversing alarm by 20%.
Road Safety
Employers could increase apprentice pay by 70% without hitting profitability, which would attract a much-needed pool of young people into the industry.
Apprenticeships