The transport industry is declaring itself broadly happy with yesterday’s Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer – breathing a sigh of relief over the fuel duty freeze, but calling his failure to act on the HGV driver shortage a missed opportunity. .
Fleet Operating Costs
Ford has reported its strongest month for 25 years, with commercial vehicle sales up by 27% in June compared to the same month last year.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Ctrack has launched a live productivity dashboard for its Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system, delivering fleet performance data in a simple, easy-to-view format.
Telematics
Builders’ merchant EH Smith is reporting significant savings since consolidating its fuel-buying and moved its entire fleet to Keyfuels.
Fuel Pricing
Total commercial vehicle registrations for the six months to June surged to a record 209,515, according to figures released yesterday (6 July 2015) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Bus & Coach
Roofing contractor RS Miller has taken delivery of a Volvo FE 320, citing improved payload as a key factor in its choice.
RigidsA new approach to generating cold energy is needed, along with government backing, if the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions target is to be met.
Emissions Control
Volvo Trucks is targeting market share in the construction sector with five additional features for its trucks, designed to boost efficiency and performance on rough terrain.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Diesel-powered transport refrigeration units could be emitting up to 29 times more particulate matter (PM) than Euro 6 diesel truck engines, causing significant pollution on the UK’s urban streets.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Agricultural haulier AB Texel has taken delivery of 10 Euro 6 DAF XF tractors as part of its fleet replacement programme. All are supplied on contract hire by Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Barum, a Continental brand, has unveiled the first two products in its newly redesigned commercial vehicle product tyre range. The steer axle BF 200 R and the drive axle BD 200 R promise durability and performance in a low-cost package for truck and bus operators.
Tyres & Retreads
Bus operators preparing applications for the Low Emissions Bus (LEB) scheme should consider specifying a Flybrid mechanical system, rather than battery hybrid, and see payback in less than two years.
Bus & Coach