Bus manufacturer Mellor has unveiled two new vehicles at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November).
Bus & Coach
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is reminding operators that they may need ECMT permits for road haulage operations to the EU after March 2019.
Road Legal
Evenheights Specialist Transport has taken delivery of a custom-engineered Renault Range C truck fitted with an 82 tonne-metre crane, for use on its rail infrastructure contracts around London.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Leasing and fleet management business Arval is backing a mental health initiative launched by the FTA’s Van Excellence scheme in conjunction with CALM, Campaign Against Living Miserably.
Driver / People Management
Family-run haulier D&J Sibbald has taken delivery of a Scania S 650 Highline V8 tractor, choosing the 16-litre V8 engine for the first time to mark its 85th year in business.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The UK government has issued new guidance for operators on commercial vehicle driving licences and trailer registrations, advising what steps should be taken now ahead of 29 March next year when the UK leaves the EU.
Road LegalHauliers could achieve significant reductions on their annual fuel bill by substituting trailer panels with lightweight materials.
Emissions Control
NP Structures has taken delivery of two specially designed trailers from Cartwright, citing price and technical specification as reasons for the deal.
Trailers
Samworth Brothers Supply Chain is the latest business to donate a training vehicle to Transaid, for use in the charity’s driver training project in Uganda.
Tractor Units
Tree surgery and clearance contractor Arbor Division has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-ups – the first pick-up from Mercedes, launched earlier this year – replacing its fleet from another marque.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Trailer manufacturer Transdek UK will showcase its latest Urban Double Deck (UDD) trailer at the forthcoming Freight in the City Expo (London; 6 November).
Emissions Control
Eco-Readymix has taken delivery of a custom-designed Volvo FMX 8x4 rigid for deliveries of concrete, mortar and floor screed.
Concrete Mixers