The Highways Agency is to become a government-owned company, which, says DfT (Department for Transport), will ensure greater certainty over the upgrades planned between now and 2021 under the government's £15 billion Road investment strategy.
Driver / People Management
Heavy lifting transport specialist ALE has unveiled the latest addition to its transport fleet – the Trojan truck, described by the company as the first of the next generation for the industry.
Tractor Units
New commercial vehicle registrations in 2014 have been "predictably slow", says Continental UK commercial marketing manager Tracey Hyem, blaming Euro 6 legislation, introduced in January.
Tyres & Retreads
Carrier Transicold UK has launched short operator training videos for its range of truck and trailer refrigeration units, including its Vector, Supra and Pulsor.
Refrigeration
Prohire's first DAF Euro 6 trucks (DAF LF250 and CF290), which have now been central to its short-term commercial vehicle rental business for six months, are proving a popular choice among clients, according to the company.
RigidsVehicle engineering, R&D and testing establishment MIRA has added a second, twin-axle, dynamic suspension parameter measuring machine (SPMM).
Suspensions
"Give us the problem, and we will solve it for everyone. We all applaud schemes such as FORS, CLOCS, SLS and the London Low Emission Zone, but let us deal with emissions, protecting vulnerable road users, etc."
Sales FiguresTrials of potentially life-saving 360° camera technology designed not for rigids but much larger articulated HGVs, have been hailed a success by developers Brigade and Continental.
Road Safety
Canadian gas engines specialist Westport Innovations has acquired Netherlands-based alternative fuel conversion systems developer Prins Autogassystemen Holding for eur 12.2 million.
Alternative Fuels
Strong demand for vans continues to lead growth in the commercial vehicle market, according to the latest figures for van and truck registrations, from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders).
Sales Figures
FTA (the Freight Transport Association) has launched the LCRS (Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme) Awards for 2015.
Emissions Control
Lidl Italia has ordered a fleet of 15 Iveco Stralis Natural Power heavy trucks, with engines powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas), manufactured by FPT Industrial.
Alternative Fuels