Plumbing and heating supplier William Wilson has taken delivery of two more trucks from Ryder, citing the contract hire and rental firm’s ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective service.
Finance & Leasing
Silverstone, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, is using Assetminder software to manage its 200-strong fleet of commercial vehicles and high-performance cars, and says parts management improvements have recouped twice the cost of the system.
Workshop Management Systems
Haldex has entered a concept phase with a major truck manufacturer for testing of its ‘scalable brake system’, with the brake system maker expecting to start a development contract by the end of this year.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Sales of HGVs declined for a second year in 2018, down by 4% to 43,103 trucks, despite an increase in the fourth quarter, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Bus & Coach
North Lincs Aggregates has taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FH trucks – nine tractor units and two 8x4 tipper chassis.
Rigids
Holloway has become the ninth London bus garage to install electric charging, under a partnership between UK Power Networks and Transport for London, after taking delivery of 23 electric buses to replace part of its diesel-powered fleet.
Electric Vehicles
Truck hire business MC Rental says it is underlining its commitment to the construction and utilities sectors by achieving several business accreditations.
Finance & Leasing
Truck manufacturers will need to cut CO2 emissions by 30% in new vehicles by 2030, with an intermediate target of 15% by 2025.
Standards & Practices
Commercial vehicle rental and contract hire business Ryder is recruiting for its 2019 apprentice technician programme.
Apprenticeships
Facilities management business Norse Commercial Services says it has “transformed” processes in its vehicle workshop, since implementing fleet maintenance and compliance software from r2c Online.
Workshop Management Systems
Aggregate Industries is specifying the Michelin Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) Light Fleet system for all new vans joining its 450-strong light commercial fleet, after a successful trial on 100 vehicles.
Road Safety
Construction industry operator Biker Group is reporting savings of £80,000 a year on fuel and tyre-related downtime since moving to an all-Michelin policy.
Tyres & Retreads