Roberts Bakery has extended its 82-strong fleet with its first Volvo trucks, a Euro 6 12-tonne FL and a Euro 6 18-tonne FE.
Rigids
Fleet risk manager Chris Charlton is jetting off to Spain next month on an all-expenses paid trip to the World Superbike Championship, after correctly identifying all 10 defects on a van exhibited by the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence Scheme.
Road Safety
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Bunkercard have welcomed the decision of London Council's Transport and Environment Committee to scrap its plans for an update to the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).
Road Safety
Vehicle tracking specialist Fleetmatics says it now has in excess of 500,000 vehicles under subscription, representing more than 62 billion data points.
Telematics
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the government to implement a licensing scheme for technicians in the automotive retail sector.
Road Safety
Metroline is one of London's major public transport providers with a fleet of over 1600 buses operating from a number of sites in the greater London area.
People
To mark the centenary since the start of World War I, the August edition of the Road Haulage Association's Roadway Magazine includes a 16-page commemorative supplement.
Tractor Units
TOM Vehicle Rental has taken delivery of 20 fixed-roof curtainside semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull – its second major order from the trailer manufacturer, following a delivery of 31 reefers in November 2013.
Trailers
MAN Truck & Bus UK's leading apprentices were in the spotlight recently at the company's annual awards event.
Apprenticeships
The first group of DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) vehicle inspectors have now graduated, having completing the IMI Quality Assured Award DVSA Vehicle Inspection Programme, which gives them a full licence to test vehicles.
Continuing Professional Development
Giti Tire has released details of the most recent additions to its GT Radial truck and bus range, the GSW226 high traction steer axle and GTL925 low platform trailer pattern tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Four buses are to be fitted with new pedestrian and cyclist detection software, aimed at improving drivers awareness of pedestrians and cyclists, later this month.
Security Equipment