Demolition and asbestos removal specialist Maylarch says it has cut fuel bills by 7% and reduced emissions, since installing the Masternaut telematics solution.
Telematics
Ray Ashworth, managing director of DAF Trucks, has added a revealing subscript to the SMMT's (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) upbeat 2013 year-end figures, stating that the dealer network sold five times as many trucks last month (December 2013) as it did in December 2012.
Sales Figures
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published the 2014 edition of its Yearbook of Road Transport Law, which includes updates on Driver CPC, fixed penalties and serious infringements.
Driver CPC
A disabled rally team is pinning its hopes for winning the Dakar Rally on its T4 race truck, after both its race cars were retired after stage 2 of the race.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe first all-electric buses in the UK to harness range-extending induction plates, buried in the road, are to be trialled on a 15-mile route in Milton Keynes at the end of this month (January 2014).
Electric Vehicles
National Express is the Number 1 Coach Company in the UK and we're Expanding!
People
National Express is the Number 1 Coach Company in the UK and we're Expanding!
People
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) announced today (9 January 2014) that it is to put all its VOSA vehicle inspectors through a new training and assessment programme, leading to irtec qualification.
Continuing Professional Development
One in three drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel, according to figures released today (9 January 2014) by road safety charity Brake.
Road Safety
Link It Logistics has boosted its 22-strong truck and van fleet with four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 long-bodied CDIs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Kent-based truck dealership MC Group has invested £50,000 in a new MOT lane as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
MOT Testing Equipment
Independent brewery and pub retailer Marston's has taken delivery of two of the UK's first Euro 6 Renault trucks.
Tractor Units