An analysis has revealed there is a shortfall of 6,000 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) certified technicians in the UK in 2023 alone.
Driver Assistance Systems
Prometeon Tyre Group is working with its dealers to launch its SuperTruck UK network to supply tyres alongside tailored maintenance and audit services for truck fleet operators.
Tyres & Retreads
MAN Truck & Bus’s partner for Northern Ireland RK Trucks Centre has become part of Diamond Trucks who in turn is owned by Setanta Vehicle Group.
Truck Efficiency
Stertil Koni has provided a set of lifts to facilitate the vehicle lifting operations for Jet2 Holidays at their base at Manchester Airport.
Lifting Equipment
City West Commercials is to build a demonstrator vehicle based on a Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis and equipped with Scarab’s Magnum 72 Hydrostatic single-engine sweeper body.
Truck Efficiency
Webfleet has launched a platform that helps temperature-controlled fleets maintain cargo quality and safety, which is key to avoiding extra costs from damaged goods or compliance issues.
Refrigeration
Knowles Transport is operating a Volvo FE Electric on a local collection and delivery schedule following a three-week trial to establish its viability in the fleet.
Truck Efficiency
ZF Aftermarket has launched a digital service concept to help buses spend more time on the road than in the workshop.
Bus & Coach
A lobbying coalition has secured gains in the revised Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO), including wider access to vehicle repair and maintenance data and information.
Vehicle Parts
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) has renewed its servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair (Simar) contract with Rivus in a deal that covers approximately 1,500 commercial vehicles.
Maintenance
Middlesborough-based CW Russell has received three Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 tippers powered by 355 kW (455 hp) 10.7-litre ‘straight six’ engines.
Tippers
Stourbridge-based Pegasus Skip Hire is using a Volvo FE Electric to deliver and collect skips to a customer base across the West Midlands.
Electric Vehicles