Plant hire business JW Crowther has expanded its 45-strong fleet with an Iveco New Eurocargo road sweeper, featuring a body built by Johnston Sweepers, and is describing it as “absolutely perfect” for its operation.
Municipal Vehicles
Renault Trucks held a ceremony last week (10 November) to mark the 100th anniversary of its Lyon facility.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Equestrian Sophie Dunkerley has swapped her off-road car and trailer combination for Europe’s first Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid horsebox – the first diesel-electric truck of any brand converted to carry horses.
Rigids
RUD Chains is reminding operators that they can take action ahead of the predicted plummeting temperatures to ensure fleets remain on the road.
Road Safety
Barnack Transport Services, part of the Barnack Group, is using TruTac’s software to ensure compliance and says the system delivers everything needed at the touch of a button.
Driver / People Management
Barnard Castle-based Hodgsons Coach Operators has taken delivery of a limited edition Scania OmniExpress Finesse coach – its fifth Scania and third OmniExpress model.
Bus & Coach
Operators who transport abnormal loads are being invited to have their say with a new forum, established to develop an industry code of practice.
Standards & Practices
Trailer and body manufacturer Cartwright has announced its second apprentice recruitment drive for 2016, after 16 apprentices were signed up in September.
Apprenticeships
Cornwall-based Skinner’s Brewery has taken delivery of a 6.5-tonne Isuzu Forward 4x2 rigid truck, fitted with a narrow dray body to enable deliveries to customers in coastal towns with restricted access roads.
Rigids
Sales of heavy goods vehicles fell in the third quarter of 2016, however the small decline (3.6%) follows five consecutive quarters of growth and year-to-date registrations are still up by 6.6% against the same period last year – the strongest year-to-date figure since 2008.
Bus & Coach
The Road Haulage Association is reminding operators that any drivers caught using handheld phones will be referred to the traffic commissioners, as well as potentially receiving the increased penalty of six points and a £200 fine.
Road Safety
Essential Fleet Services has taken delivery of four 8x6 Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters – the UK’s first – for its contract with Lincolnshire County Council.
Municipal Vehicles