Lowering oil viscosity is not enough to help meet increasingly stringent emissions targets. Instead, development of oil and driveline technology will deliver greater reward, according to oil producer Millers Oils.
Engines & Engine Parts
This Saturday, 7 December, marks the first ever Small Business Saturday event in the UK – and independent garage scheme Trust My Garage is urging commercial fleet operators to consider supporting their local garage.
Repair & Maintenance
The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been announced as the new name for the combined VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) and DSA (Driving Standards Agency), to take effect from April 2014.
Driver / People Management
Delivery business Hermes has added Renault trucks for the first time into its 600-strong DAF dominated fleet.
Heavy Goods VehiclesToo few fleet operators grasp the benefits of fitting winter tyres to their vehicles and could be putting drivers in danger. That's the warning from national tyre retailer ATS Euromaster, which is urging businesses to consider investing in winter tyres.
Road Safety
Flour miller Whitworth Bros has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks, two Volvo FH-460 6x2 tractor units complete with Globetrotter cabs.
Tractor Units
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has voiced its support for the Department of Environment (DoE) Northern Ireland's decision to revoke operator licences from three freight businesses for using laundered fuel.
O Licence
Continental Tyres has published an updated guide for truck and coach operators travelling to mainland Europe this winter. .
Tyres & Retreads
North East dealer Bell Truck and Van held an event at Sherburn Quarry in Durham recently to launch the new heavy-duty Arocs truck, from Mercedes-Benz.
Tractor Units
The first all-electric bus service has been launched in Scotland, using an Optare Solo SR battery-powered vehicle.
Electric Vehicles
Iveco has scooped a European transport award for sustainability for the performance of its Stralis LNG (liquefied natural gas) vehicle.
Alternative Fuels
A new partnership between tail-lift manufacturer DEL Equipment and bodybuilder Bevan Group is promising improved service for operators using DEL's kit.
Tail Lifts