Volvo Group UK's Jim Keyden Award 2014 has been presented to Billy Lang, who is the top graduating apprentice of the year.
Apprenticeships
Utilities business South West Water is installing the Lightfoot in-cab driver efficiency system in 54 Peugeot vans, after a trial earlier this year delivered fuel savings of more than 15%.
Telematics
Light commercial vehicle fleets are increasingly being affected by Transport for London's Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), according to GE Capital's van lease division.
Finance & Leasing
London-based operator Excalibur Coaches has taken delivery of four new Volvo B11R coaches with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork to operate on a Terravision airport transfer contract.
Bus & Coach
Non-emergency ambulance company Arriva Transport Solutions (ATSL) is reporting a 92% reduction in driving events – such as harsh braking, acceleration and cornering – six months after implementing the Masternaut telematics solution.
Telematics
Tyre manufacturer Hankook is upgrading its range of light- to medium-duty truck tyres and is now supplying tyres for Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
Transport and logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental has extended its fleet of Krone commercial vehicles this year with another 20 Mega curtainsiders and four Mega box vans to meet a surge in business demand.
TrailersUnder UK operations, the hazard warning switch can fail prematurely due to repeated use. This could result in an electrical overload and possible localised fire. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the hazard warning switch with the latest production version. Vehicle ID: WDB9573822V211840 to WDB9576822Z932599.
Recalls
Aggregate Industries has taken delivery of 11 walking floor trailers from Paneltex Martrans, after trialling a demonstrator unit last July and finding it could offer up to 40% more payload than a typical eight-wheel rigid.
Trailers
Volvo Trucks is at The Skills Show this week (13-15 November, NEC, Birmingham) to talk to young people about apprenticeships at the manufacturer's commercial academy.
Apprenticeships
Coffin and casket manufacturer JC Atkinson has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Atego, which, at 12 tonnes, is the largest vehicle on its 14-strong fleet.
Rigids
Network Rail has taken delivery of 250 Iveco Daily 7-tonne vans to transport its welding crews and materials to sites for carrying out repairs.
Light Commercial Vehicles