Veolia’s hazardous waste fleet has taken delivery of three ADR [dangerous goods] tankers from Whale Tankers, which, it says, set the benchmark in safety and efficiency for transporting hazardous wastes.
ADR Vehicles
Prospects for licensing vehicle technicians could vary significantly, based on the result of Thursday’s general election, according to the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry).
Standards & Practices
Ireland’s Road Safety Authority has announced an extension to the weight limit for drawbar trailer combinations to 46 tonnes gvw.
Road Legal
Scania has announced two more orders for its coaches, with one Irizar i6 and two Tourers for New Adventure Travel, and five tri-axle Touring coaches for Omega Travel.
Bus & Coach
Research published by UKLPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas trade association) suggests that automotive LPG is likely to play a significant role in the transport sector through to 2050.
Alternative Fuels
Builders’ merchant AW Lumb says it has been able to introduce an ‘am first delivery service’ while also saving on false insurance claims since implementing MiX Telematics fleet management system.
Telematics
Miniclipper Logistics has taken nine new MAN TGX tractor units and two new Volvo FL5 12 tonne rigids from fleet rental firm Dawsonrentals, all with Microlise fleet management systems and forward-facing cameras on board.
Telematics
Imperial Commercials, a DAF Trucks dealership, has opened a new purpose-built facility at Dorcan, near Swindon, which has nine truck bays, an ATF lane and a tachograph centre.
Dealerships
Scottish engineering solutions business WGM Engineering Group is reporting fuel savings of 22% across its 90-strong van fleet after implementing TomTom Telematics’ fleet management platform 12 months ago.
Telematics
High level technicians, workshop supervisors and fleet engineering managers are being targeted with a new series of courses from the FTA (Freight Transport Association), starting this month (May 2015).
Continuing Professional Development
UKPIA (the UK Petroleum Industry Association) has today (1 May 2015) launched a new Safe Loading Pass Scheme which will be managed by the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
Driver / People Management
Volvo’s B8R Euro 6 chassis is now available in the UK with Sunsundegui SC5 bodywork – a combination, says Volvo, which offers a versatile vehicle with the best fuel efficiency.
Bus & Coach