Improvements to the UK’s major road network will be streamlined and more efficient, says the government, after the Infrastructure Act completed its passage through parliament and became law yesterday (12 February).
Standards & Practices
Volvo Trucks’ UK dealer network achieved a record breaking MOT first-time pass rate of 96% for 2014.
MOT Testing Equipment
Mercedes-Benz has released details of its new Vito van range, which will be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham) on 14 April.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Following independent trials of camera-based vulnerable road user protection technology for HGVs, buses and coaches, Ealing Council will be the first to fit the system to its entire HGV fleet.
Road Safety
Builders’ merchant Jem Centres has taken delivery of its first new truck, a Volvo FL 18-tonner, selected for its versatility and ability to deliver products in narrow streets.
Rigids
ATS Euromaster has announced that it has extended its partnership with Shell for the supply of oil and lubricants to ATS centres across the UK.
Lubricants & Systems
Bulk distribution operator Hoyer Petrolog UK has placed an order with MAN for 50 Euro 6 vehicles, to meet increased demand for its petroleum and bitumen transport service.
Tractor Units
Haulage firm Allegro Transport has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 trucks, four Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, and says the vehicles are already showing a “significant improvement” on fleet average fuel consumption.
Tractor Units
Kwik Fit has gained accreditation to the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme, an achievement it attributes in part to the introduction of telematics devices in its 200-strong van fleet.
Road Safety
CLOCS – the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety scheme – is to exhibit for the first time at the London Bike Show, taking place at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre from 12-15 February.
Road Safety
Fleet operators are increasingly using mobile devices to gain more benefit from their fleet management systems, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions.
Fleet Management Systems
SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) is bringing transport policy makers, vehicle manufacturers and fleet managers together today (11 February, 2015) to debate the future for wrongly maligned diesel commercial vehicles – and to make the case for their missed role in improving air quality.
Emissions Control