Bob Lowden is the new managing director of Iveco UK, following three years heading up the firm's operations in South Africa. Lowden has significant experience both of the UK market and within Iveco, having joined the company in a fleet development role back in 1990, and having spent the five years prior to South Africa as Iveco customer service director, responsible for parts and service, before which he was dealer network director.
People
Tachograph analysis firm Novadata is reporting an increase in demand for its analogue tachograph services, due to tighter enforcement of drivers' hours legislation.
Driver CPC
Bulk liquid and packaging logistics business Carntyne Transport has taken delivery of a further five longer semi-trailers (LSTs), taking its total to 15.
Longer Semi-Trailers21st Century Technology Solutions says its driver training tool, introduced for PSV (public service vehicle) operators, is now being used across other commercial vehicle fleets – and delivering fuel savings of up to 12%.
Telematics
Better interrogation of fleet data can lead to operational savings of up to 23% over three years.
Fleet Management Systems
Road tanker haulier James Lynch & Sons (Transport) has extended its Volvo-only fleet with its first new series FH 6x2 tractor unit.
Tractor Units
FairFuelUK says the UK government's criticism of fuel companies for not passing on lower oil prices at the pumps has "a whiff of hypocrisy".
Fuel Pricing
Furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 trucks, two DAF LF Aerobody 7.5-tonners, which have been given a special livery to mark the retailer's 160th anniversary.
Rigids
Haulage business European UK Road Operations has taken delivery of a built-to-order curtainsider trailer from Schmitz Cargobull – 24 hours after completing the order.
Trailers
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the chancellor ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement this week (3 December), urging him to cut fuel duty by 3p per litre.
Fuel Pricing
Haulier Myers Transport has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks in 40 years – and says the vehicles are setting "a new standard" for fuel economy.
Tractor Units
Waste operator Mountain Transport, part of Mid UK Recycling, has taken delivery of a Euro 6 MAN TGX tractor – the first MAN vehicle to join its fleet since it operated an F8 model fully 25 years ago.
Heavy Goods Vehicles