Mercedes-Benz’s Econic has won the Pro-cycling Business of the Year Award in the 2016 London Cycling series at the Spin Festival bike event – held at the Old Truman Brewery complex in the East End – for its high-visibility credentials around vulnerable road users.
Municipal Vehicles
Bedford-based haulier Simon Irwin – which works on contract with CLOCS (Construction Logistics Cyclist Safety) Champion Tarmac – has taken delivery of its first Volvo FH 8x4 Tridem tipper, citing manoeuvrability, flexibility and safety as key advantages.
Tippers
Readymix concrete, cement and aggregates supplier Cemex UK has added 15 new DAF CF 400 FAD 8x4 tippers to its aggregates and coated road-stone operation – six fitted with additional low-height nearside door windows to improve drivers’ visibility of vulnerable road users.
Road Safety
TfL’s (Transport for London’s) CLOCS programme has been awarded the Premier Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its success in improving HGV road safety, particularly in the construction sector.
Road Safety
A road safety initiative for school children has been launched by national road safety organisation, Road Safety GB (RSGB), alongside CLOCS (Construction Logistics Cycle Safety) and Scania.
Road Safety