Commercial waste management business Select Environmental Services has taken delivery of a new refuse collection vehicle, a Norba N4 from Geesinknorba, to add to its 30-strong fleet operating throughout the Thames Valley.
Municipal Vehicles
Palletised freight distributor Sureway Express Transport has taken delivery of three Isuzu 7.5-tonne rigids, which replace three identical trucks now stood down after five years’ reliable service.
Rigids
Shell has launched Shell Go+, a new rewards programme available to all fleets, including HGVs.
Fuel Pricing
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, the braking system supplier’s aftermarket division, has hooked up with technology company Mobileye to develop a retrofit collision avoidance system for heavy commercial vehicles.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Cummins has announced that it will begin full production of Phase D-certified Euro VI engines at its Darlington factory before 1 September, when the Phase D regulations come into force.
Emissions Control
Schmitz Cargobull has won an environmental award for its EcoDuo long HGV concept, which can cut CO2 emissions by 25% for long-distance hauliers.
Semi-Trailers
Gary Voisey, workshop technician at Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials, has secured his Class 1 (categories C+E) truck licence – part of his preparation for the arrival of the new Actros.
Driver / People Management
Defence industry transport provider Logistical Support Services (LSS) has taken delivery of a new high-cube EXIII trailer, from Ekeri, with another due for delivery this summer.
Trailers
MC Truck & Bus Portsmouth is reporting a “significant” increase in servicing and contract work for Dennis Eagle RCVs, since the truck manufacturer started using Volvo engines.
Municipal Vehicles
Transport refrigeration repair business Longhurst Refrigeration is rolling out r2c Online’s software to tap into the benefits of digital workshop management.
Fleet Management Systems
Transport operator FirstGroup has announced that it is looking to sell off First Bus, its UK bus subsidiary.
Bus & Coach
Megan Rigby, a service advisor at TruckEast Wellingborough, has taken top spot in the emerging talent category at the 2019 Northamptonshire Logistics Awards.
People