Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says its Converter Recognition scheme is now fully live and offers operators a streamlined service for quality conversions.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A transport manager has been disqualified indefinitely after failing to carry out his statutory duties for the last five years because he had been driving full time.
Driver CPC
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has released a fully updated version of its Drivers’ Handbook, which contains key compliance information for drivers of large and heavy goods vehicles.
Driver / People Management
Transdek will be unveiling the Tall Boy – a new multi-temperature double-deck trailer – at this year’s TCS&D Show (13-14 September; Ricoh Arena, Coventry).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS), a Thermo King dealer, has announced that it will replace R404a refrigeration gas in Thermo King equipment with R452a gas, to comply with F-Gas regulations.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
European and UK haulier Bradley Transport has taken delivery of 10 new Volvo FH-460 4x2 Globetrotter tractors, describing Volvo as “a great fit” for the business.
Tractor Units
Glasgow-based 3D Transport has appointed Ryder to perform all maintenance and servicing on its mixed fleet.
Repair & Maintenance
Refuse collection vehicle supplier Euro Municipal is reporting improved workshop safety and efficiency thanks to set of mobile column lifts from Stertil Koni.
Workshop
Vehicle transporter Woodside Motorfreight has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Actros, declaring the flagship vehicle to be “the pride of the fleet”.
Car Transporters
Chevin Fleet Solutions has announced that its FleetWave software will be expanded to include automate reporting for the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme.
Fleet Management Systems
South Wales operator TDW Distribution has deployed technology from Freeway Fleet Systems, including tablet devices for engineers.
Fleet Management Systems
Wellingborough-based haulier LinkLine has taken delivery of four next-generation Scania R 500 trucks, citing fuel efficiency and dealer support as key reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units