Renault Trucks UK and Ireland has opened its new dedicated technical training facility, the 'Renault Trucks UK Training Academy' based in Whetstone, Leicestershire.
Training
Amazon has placed its largest-ever order of more than 200 battery-electric heavy goods vehicles – and has selected the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 - also the largest order for electric trucks in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Vehicles
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, apprentices at Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) are highlighting the ‘skills for life’ gained by apprenticeship schemes.
Apprenticeships
Cornwall-based Darren Waters Agricultural Engineers has invested in an agricultural brake tester from Totalkare to enhance efficiency.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Don-Bur has secured an order from long-term client Gregory Distribution for 10 bespoke rigid curtainsider bodies, fitted to 16-tonne Volvo FL cab chassis for their pallet network operation across Devon and Cornwall, part of a larger order to enhance operational efficiency.
Vehicles
Prometeon Tyre Group has announced Steve Tift as its new managing director (MD) for the UK and Eire.
Tyres & Retreads
The RHA has this week submitted its response to HM Treasury as part of the Government’s Spending Review, emphasising the vital role of the road transport sector in driving forward economic growth and productivity.
Legislation & Compliance
All-electric parcel delivery company HIVED has placed an order for 11 Mercedes-Benz eActros, as it expands the UK’s only end-to-end electric delivery network, covering middle and final mile.
Vehicles
Fresh food supplier Nationwide Produce has returned to Schmitz Cargobull for seven SK.O COOL refrigerated semi-trailers to feed its growing business.
Trailers
BM Catalysts is advising the aftermarket to opt for best-in-class quality when selecting catalytic converter and exhaust components, urging factors and workshops to match the customer’s vehicle requirements with a product that meets legal standards for type approval.
Vehicle Parts
DAF Trucks is opening the doors to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham.
Training
East Lothian Council has received four new Elite+ ‘Narrow’ vehicles from Dennis Eagle to serve the coastal Scottish county.
Vehicles