A leading transport lawyer has joined the governing body of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), the umbrella organisation of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE).
People
Stainless steel distribution specialist Schmolz + Bickenbach has taken delivery of three new Euro 6 6x2 FM rigids in a total fleet replacement deal.
RigidsThe new president of ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) is Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of Renault. He takes over from Philippe Varin, former chairman of the board of management of PSA Peugeot Citroën with immediate effect.
People
Our business is growing, and as a result, we are inviting applications for the new position of Trimshop Manager at one of the largest bus repair & refurbishing companies in the country.
People
The wide variety of weights and loads for freight must be taken into account when it comes to calculating appropriate emissions, warns the FTA (Freight Transport Association) in response to the EC report 'Reducing Heavy-duty vehicles' fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.'
Alternative Fuels
Whale Tankers is showcasing its latest continuous dirty water recycler, the Urban Recycler, at this week's Tank-Ex event (29-30 May, Harrogate).
Tankers
Volkswagen enthusiasts have their ear to the ground this week at the Wörthersee GTI festival (28-31 May 2014), where VW Commercial Vehicles is unveiling its Amarok Power concept – with a 5,000-watt portable sound system, one of the loudest ever built.
Off Roaders
Outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Countrywide Farmers has extended its fleet with two Euro 6 Volvo FH-500 XL tractor units, as well as a Euro 5 FH and a Euro 5 FL truck.
Tractor Units
Lifting equipment manufacturer Stertil Koni has launched a new heavy-duty transmission jack which can lift loads of up to 1,000kg.
Lifting Equipment
The European Commission has endorsed a new Europe-wide focus on CO2 emissions from freight transport vehicles, with its publication of a report entitled 'Reducing Heavy-duty vehicles' fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.'
Alternative FuelsStrong demand continues across the EU for commercial vehicles, with registrations for April up by 5.1%, the eighth consecutive monthly increase.
Bus & Coach
Boiler manufacturer Vaillant is replacing its 230-strong fleet of Transit vans with the new Transit Custom.
Light Commercial Vehicles