PACCAR has formally opened its new DAF assembly plant in Brazil, with chairman and CEO Mark Pigott performing the ceremony.
Rigids
First-time pass rates for MOTs continue to improve for all commercial vehicle categories, according to VOSA's 2012/13 effectiveness report.
VOSA Testing
Norfolk-based bark and woodchip supplier TMA Bark is one of the first companies in the UK to operate a Euro-6 compliant version of Volvo's new FH truck.
Tractor Units
Dow Waste Management will be prevented from expanding for 12 months, Scotland's Traffic Commissioner has ruled.
Road Safety
Hull-based refrigerated bodybuilder Paneltex has been aproved to deliver training for Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for the next five years.
Driver / People Management
Britaniacrest Recycling has taken delivery of the first new Schmitz Cargobull S.KI tipper trailer in the UK.
Trailers
A Johnston & Sons has had its HGV licence curtailed by the region's deputy traffic commissioner, after she concluded that its director had "no real insight" into his responsibilities as an operator.
Road Legal
With 50% of light goods vehicles (vans) failing their MOTs every year, it is clear that things have to change. So says VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Ser4vices Agency), in launching its Van Best Practice Guide.
VOSA Prohibitions
Schwartz, the UK's best-known herbs and spices brand, has taken delivery of 232 Citroën Berlingo crew vans – one of the largest orders ever placed for the model.
Car Derived Vans
Ford has launched a high-roof version of the Transit Custom van which offers 20% greater load volume and comes in short- and long-wheelbase versions, with a range of weight and powertrain options.
Panel Vans
Tesco has taken delivery of 28 new Volvo FM11 410 4x2 tractor units for its Belfast and Antrim, Northern Ireland, distribution centres.
Tractor Units
Brit-Tipp is celebrating 30 years as a UK commercial vehicle body builder and says it is "continuing to refine its manufacturing knowledge and experience to maintain its position in the market".
Tippers