With Brexit negotiations still unresolved, the UK’s senior traffic commissioner is planning to temporarily amend the financial standing limits for operators.
O Licence
Bamford Bus Company has acquired the business and assets of Ballymena-based Wrightbus, which went into administration in September with the loss of 1,200 jobs.
Bus & Coach
Transportation and shipping firm A2B-online Transport has taken delivery of 30 new DAF XF tractors, supplied by contract hire business Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Gary Masterman of Earl Transport represented the UK in the international final of Optifuel Challenge, Renault Trucks’ eco-efficient driving competition, which took place in Lyon, France on 16 October.
Driver / People Management
Riverside Truck Rental has entered into the refrigerated truck rental market, specifying Carrier Transicold equipment for all 18 of its new vehicles.
Finance & Leasing
Giti Tire has added to its three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) range for the 2019/20 winter season, bringing the total number of options to 23.
Tyres & Retreads
Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) has released a new accessory for its CSC-Tool to ensure accurate calibration of vehicle camera and sensor systems.
Workshop
Knorr-Bremse is partnering with Kiepe Electric to demonstrate a range of products and services for electric bus fleets at the Busworld Europe event (18-23 October; Brussels).
Electric Vehicles
Cartwright Conversions has opened a new multi-million flagship manufacturing base in Belton, Lincolnshire.
Trailers
Michelin is claiming to offer the most fuel-efficient tyre on the market, with its launch of the X Line Energy Z2.
Tyres & Retreads
Commercial vehicle safety system supplier Brigade Electronics has won the Queens Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international trade success.
Road Safety
TIP Trailer Services has relocated its branch in Scotland from Motherwell to a new five-acre site at nearby Chapelhall, following what it describes as “rapid expansion” since its acquisition of D&M Trailer Services five years ago.
Longer Semi-Trailers