Northern Ireland aggregates, concrete products and road services specialist Northstone Materials says it is delighted with its first Renault Range C tippers and mixers.
Concrete Mixers
Building, heating and plumbing supplies firm Wolseley UK has implemented Masternaut Connect tracking across 193 branch vehicles to improve customer deliveries, increase driver safety and reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%.
Telematics
Aberdeen-based bulk liquid hauler William Nicol, which is celebrating its 80th year in business, has taken delivery of a pair of range-topping Mercedes-Benz Actros 2563 GigaSpace tractor units – and promptly ordered two more.
Tankers
Tipping trailer manufacturer Fruehauf has awarded a preferred supplier deal to Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) for forged aluminium and steel wheels.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Fleet leasing and rental management software specialist Jaama has become a FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) associate member, reinforcing its commitment to raising fleet standards.
Driver / People Management
National tyre services firm ATS Euromaster has been awarded the highest accolade from RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) for the second year running.
Health & Safety Legislation
Teams of Ricardo staff from around the world are taking part in the Ricardo100 Global Challenge charity relay, as part of the firm’s centenary celebrations.
Electric Vehicles
Bus and coach manufacturers are celebrating another batch of orders, with Irizar winning two deals and Volvo retaining a longstanding customer.
Bus & Coach
European logistics firm Online MBT has expanded its 35-strong temperature-controlled fleet with a DAF LF rigid truck, mounted with a Carrier Transicold Supra 850 refrigeration unit.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
With less than one month to go before the European Bus Forum, Brian Tinham previews this one-day in-depth technical and management event
Bus & Coach
Buses and coaches see greater uptake of advanced engine and transmission technologies, thanks largely to the funding incentives available. Steve Banner looks at some of the latest systems
Alternative Fuels
The ongoing rise in vehicles’ first-time pass rate at MOT is a welcome development. Ian Norwell goes into the pit lane to establish how fleet managers can maintain the momentum – and their good repute.
Workshop Management Systems