New chilled and ambient logistics provider Romac Logistics has set up a mixed fleet of new and used trucks and trailers, with support from Asset Alliance Group.
Finance & Leasing
Bus operator Lothian has taken delivery of the first of a 42-vehicle order from Alexander Dennis (ADL) for the 100-seater Enviro400XLB three-axle double-decker.
Bus & Coach
Luton-based start-up company Blue Bus Innovations is taking delivery of three IVECO Daily Line Hi-Matic vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), making the operator the first in the UK to run CNG minibuses.
Alternative Fuels
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is introducing new mandatory training requirements, aimed at managers and drivers, across all three levels of accreditation (bronze, silver and gold).
FORS
Transport for London has placed an order with Mellor for 90 Tucana II buses, which will be deployed at Dial-a-Ride hub locations around the capital.
Bus & Coach
Coach operator City Circle (UK) placed its latest order with Scania at the recent Euro Bus Expo, for 17 new Irizar i6S coaches for delivery in 2019.
Bus & Coach
Hertfordshire-based GB Fleet Maintenance has become a fully accredited Irizar parts and service dealer, adding the manufacturer’s genuine parts to its offering.
Bus & Coach
Pharmaceutical logistics firm LF&E Refrigerated Transport has expanded its fleet with two refrigerated Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, supplied by fleet management provider VMS and with bespoke conversion by CoolKit.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Senior Traffic Commissioner has updated its guidance documents, following a consultation with industry and stakeholders.
Road Legal
The government has updated its guidance for hauliers with the criteria used to allocate ECMT international road haulage permits, allowing transport of goods between the scheme’s 43 member countries.
Road Legal
Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has achieved the IRTE’s Workshop Accreditation award for excellence at its Brackley depot in the Midlands.
Workshop
Tool and plant hire business Speedy Hire has placed its first new-build order with Cartwright, choosing the trailer manufacturer to deliver four bespoke tri-axle stepframe curtainsiders.
Trailers