Fords of Althorne has introduced a new Scania K360 EB 4x2 Omni Express coach into service.
Bus & Coach
West Midlands bus and coach operator Johnsons reckons it has saved tens of thousands of pounds in fuel, while also cutting the risk of road incidents, since deploying telematics across its fleet of 50 buses.
Telematics
Kormoran is expanding its latest range of commercial vehicle tyres to include three new tread patterns available exclusively from Michelin Truck Professional (MTP) dealerships in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Tyres & Retreads
Since deploying Trimble's fleet management technology, real-time visibility of secure document and paper shredding firm Shred-it's vehicles has helped the firm to improve work allocation and driver performance.
Telematics
Body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright has welcomed 40 new apprentices, who are embarking on a career in engineering and manufacturing.
Apprenticeships
Specialist recycling firm Celtic Recycling says it has been reducing its carbon emissions and saving money since specifying Ashwoods Automotive's Lightfoot driver behaviour feedback technology.
Driver / People Management
Preston-based Smalley Plant Hire has taken delivery of its first Andover Trailers plant body, which has been mounted to a 26-tonne DAF CF85 6x2 rigid.
Rigids
Ford is the recipient of the International Van of the Year honour for the second year in a row.
Panel VansWholesaler Palmer and Harvey has specified its first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz 18-tonners, complete with the automated transmissions that it believes have already contributed to a fuel cost saving on its dry freight fleet.
Rigids
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has endorsed the IRTE's irtec licensing scheme for commercial vehicle workshop technicians, and the new Workshop Accreditation scheme.
Irtec
While welcoming the inclusion of freight in the government's publication, 'Driving the Future Today – A Strategy for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles in the UK', the FTA (Freight Transport Association) says it is concerned that not enough funding or focus is being allocated to HGVs.
Alternative Fuels
An electrically powered city delivery van called the e-load up! has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Car Derived Vans