Utility sector operator Lanes Group has added two 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs vacuum tankers to its 1,000-strong fleet, citing build quality and manoeuvrability.
Tankers
Transport for London has announced five safety systems are to be trialled as part of its Bus Safety Innovation Challenge.
Road Safety
Northern Ireland-based operator Translink has upgraded its fleet with 30 Volvo B11R coaches, fitted with Sunsundegui SC5 bodywork.
Bus & Coach
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is rolling out Fleetwave software, from Chevin, across its fleet of 1,000 vehicles and 16,000 associated assets.
Fleet Management Systems
BYD Europe and Alexander Dennis (ADL) have announced that their electric vehicle, the Enviro200EV, will be upgraded with ADL’s new electric bus heating system and optimised vehicle layouts.
Electric Vehicles
Contract logistics operator DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of the first of a 700-strong order for Volvo vehicles, including 550 Volvo FH tractors – said to be the largest purchase of vehicles of this type in the UK.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Registration opens on 30 September for the next Volvo International Service Training Awards (VISTA), in which up to 20,000 technicians from the worldwide dealer network of Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses are expected to participate.
Dealerships
R2c Online has announced that Nick Walls, the company’s founder and managing director, will step down early next year to pursue other interests.
Fleet Management Systems
Continental has released a new version of its guidance on winter tyres for trucks and buses for 2019/20.
Road Safety
Heavy haulage operators are being reminded that failure to follow regulations regarding the transport of abnormal loads could result in prosecution.
Road Safety
Van operators attended a briefing in Northern Ireland recently, which was staged to share best practice information on van safety, compliance and fleet efficiency.
Road Safety
HCT Group has cut emissions and boosted passenger numbers on a route in Bristol, since introducing a fleet of biomethane gas-powered buses.
Alternative Fuels