Fuel efficiency, reliability and service are key factors cited by operators in the latest batch of coach order announcements.
Bus & Coach
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is now running a new fully-electric Optare Solo SR with Stagecoach, funded by the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland.
Bus & Coach
A road safety initiative for school children has been launched by national road safety organisation, Road Safety GB (RSGB), alongside CLOCS (Construction Logistics Cycle Safety) and Scania.
Road Safety
Clive Price Transport has won a new Euro 6 Scania R-Series tractor unit, built to its own specification, in this year’s Michelin competition – another vehicle replacement for its 12-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Freight business Simarco says it is boosting productivity and reducing carbon emissions by maximising utilisation of its 66-strong fleet – supported by local Volvo dealer MC Truck & Bus, of Witham, Essex.
Dealerships
Coach operator Motts Travel is reporting improved visibility of fuel use and stocks across its 65-strong fleet, after implementing the Eclipse system from Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel Systems
Derby-based logistics business ATL Warehousing and Distribution has taken delivery of a fleet of new Volkswagen Crafter vans from Imperial Commercials, also in Derby.
Panel Vans
Texa’s IDC4 diagnostics has been enhanced to include the new Truck 36 and Car 58 versions as well as implementation for BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY and MARINE engined vehicles.
Diagnostic Equipment
Trailer axles specialist VALX has significantly expanded its distribution network across Europe since becoming part of FUWA K-Hitch Australia last November.
Axles
ASA Scaffolding Services is running its first new trucks, a pair of 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs construction rigids that have joined the firm’s existing five pre-owned trucks, all also Mercedes.
Drop Side
The Freight Transport Association has published the 20th edition of its European Road Transport Guide, which contains information and guidance for UK-based road transport operators moving goods to Europe and beyond.
Standards & Practices
Countrywide Farmers has re-optimised its fleet in terms of its overall payload capacity by replacing a total of nine vehicles with a mix of DAF LF rigids and Iveco Daily vans to its fleet on a Ryder contract hire deal.
Rigids