Suffolk-based operator Tippers R Us has taken delivery of 15 MAN 8x4 tippers with all-steel Loadmaster Lite bodies by Thompson – the first phase of its order for up to 50 new vehicles over two years.
With the deadline approaching for the government’s Low Emission Bus scheme, Wrightbus is urging operators to ensure they submit funding applications before the end of October.
Bus & Coach
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating after scooping three trophies at the Commercial Fleet Awards 2015, held last week (24 September) in Telford.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe benefits of using electric buses in a city with 500,000 inhabitants could total SEK 100 million per year – around £7.8m – according to a new report.
Electric Vehicles
Waste management company Grundon has extended its fleet with a Euro 6 DAF LF 220 FA with 12.6 cubic-metre capacity rear-loader ‘K-Maxi’ body from refuse and recycling business NTM-GB in Kidderminster.
Municipal Vehicles
Penfold Driveways has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 truck, a Mercedes-Benz Arocs tipper, which joins the firm’s other Arocs acquired nine years ago.
Rigids
Tyre manufacturer Dunlop and the Road Haulage Association kicked off their HGV Heroes campaign yesterday (27 September) to highlight the shortage of HGV drivers.
Driver / People Management
Early findings from research show that improved visibility from newly designed HGVs outweighs any of the perceived downsides, a recent CLOCS working group meeting was told.
CLOCS
Politicans at next month’s Conservative party conference will be able to find out how skilled a truck driver is, with a truck-driving challenge as part of an exhibition by the Road Haulage Association.
Road Safety
Enfield-based JJ Food Service is replacing some of its existing 100-strong Isuzu 7.5-tonne rigids with the latest Isuzu Euro 6 version to meet demand for a new home delivery service.
Rigids
Annual reported road casualties data, released yesterday (24 September) by the government, reveals a significant drop in accidents involving HGVs over the past decade – but the Freight Transport Association is urging operators and drivers to remain vigilant.
Road Safety
Outside broadcast power supplier Film & TV Services says it has improved fleet uptime and fuel economy, thanks to technical support from Michelin which it describes as “beyond the call of duty”.
Tyres & Retreads