Fleet risk manager Chris Charlton is jetting off to Spain next month on an all-expenses paid trip to the World Superbike Championship, after correctly identifying all 10 defects on a van exhibited by the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence Scheme.
Road Safety
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the government to implement a licensing scheme for technicians in the automotive retail sector.
Road Safety
TOM Vehicle Rental has taken delivery of 20 fixed-roof curtainside semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull – its second major order from the trailer manufacturer, following a delivery of 31 reefers in November 2013.
Trailers
MAN Truck & Bus UK's leading apprentices were in the spotlight recently at the company's annual awards event.
Apprenticeships
Giti Tire has released details of the most recent additions to its GT Radial truck and bus range, the GSW226 high traction steer axle and GTL925 low platform trailer pattern tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Vegetable business Staples has taken delivery of 15 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors and says the vehicles have been delivering impressive fuel performance from day one – and are still improving.
Tractor Units
Vehicles from Burnt Tree's Refrigerental business went into action recently in Liverpool, supporting the city's World War 1 anniversary commemoration, which saw three giant puppets roaming the streets.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Bathroom equipment supplier Crosswater has slashed fuel consumption by 20% across its commercial vehicle fleet over a two-year period, after implementing TomTom telematics.
Driver / People Management
Truck manufacturer MAN is now offering Goodyear's KMax and FuelMax tyres as an option on its TGX and TGS trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
Bulk haulage business John Beaty Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 Renault Range T tractor units, which are providing, it says, "whopping payload" and "impressive" fuel performance.
Tippers
Registrations of vans rocketed last month (July 2014), fuelling a 25% increase in total commercial vehicle registrations.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Tail-lift manufacturers are working hard to cut the weight of their products and so reduce their impact on carrying capacity – particularly with Euro 6 vehicles. Steve Banner reports
Tail Lifts