Bus operator First West of England, a subsidiary of FirstGroup, has taken delivery of nine slimline Optare Solos to use on its routes in Bath.
Bus & Coach
Waste management and drainage firm Wales Environmental has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos tanker, the latest vehicle in the operator’s strategy to move from used to new vehicles.
Rigids
Scania’s new Bridgwater facility was officially inaugurated this week (5 December) by Torbjörn Sohlström, Sweden’s ambassador to the UK. The event was attended by transport operators, local dignitaries, and representatives from Scania (Great Britain)’s HQ.
Dealerships
Telematics business Microlise is to acquire a 20% stake in Trakm8, an AIM-listed telematics firm, citing “exciting opportunities to collaborate”.
Telematics
Volvo Trucks is upgrading its D11 and D13 diesel engines for its FH, FM and FMX models, ahead of the introduction of the Euro VI Step D regulation.
Emissions Control
Nine out of ten cyclists and motorcyclists realise truck drivers have limited visibility, but 61% of them admit to having stopped or passed on the inside of a vehicle which then turned left.
Road Safety
Basingstoke-based contractor Comley Demolition has taken delivery of its first Renault trucks, citing build quality and dealer service as key to the deal.
Rigids
Entries are now open for the 2019 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards.
People
Norfolk-based roofing business RB Watts has taken delivery of a second Fuso Canter truck, following impressive performance from its first which arrived less than six months ago.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tarmac has awarded a five-year deal to Eddie Stobart to help its cement and lime division move from a national to a regional transport operation.
Concrete Mixers
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has confirmed the 2019 financial standing levels for standard operator licences will increase to £8,000 for the first vehicle and to £4,450 for each additional vehicle.
O Licence
While one in seven of UK transport, construction and public sector representatives intend to source alternative fuels in the coming year, only a fifth can identify the most sustainable fuel type.
Alternative Fuels