Logistics operator Howard Tenens has taken top spot in the environmental category at the UKWA (UK Warehousing Association) 2018 awards.
Alternative Fuels
Classic Routemasters and Meritrule have had their operator licences revoked by Sarah Bell, traffic commissioner for London and the South East, after an inquiry heard a complex tale of inter-company transactions resulting in the regulator’s decision of “strong evidence” of potential ‘fronting’.
Transport CPC
Ash Waste Services has taken delivery of two Volvo FM 8x2 rigids, the first Volvo trucks in the division’s fleet and acquired as part of a trial to test the performance of different refuse collection bodies and bin lifting equipment.
Rigids
Scottish coach operator Doig’s of Glasgow has taken delivery of two i6 Integral vehicles, replacing two older Irizars on its fleet.
Bus & Coach
Essex-based aggregates and muckaway operator GF Gordon (Plant Hire) has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz truck – an Econic tipper, citing the “absolutely brilliant” vision from the cab.
Road Safety
Transport compliance firm Novadata has updated its LGV50 Vehicle Check and Defect Report book to cover the DVSA’s latest Guide to Roadworthiness.
Driver CPC
Highlands and Islands distribution business DR Macleod has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH tractors to replace older FH units; the new additions, like their predecessors, are on three-year contract hire.
Telematics
Middlesex-based operator 1st Choice Tool & Plant Hire has replaced its 12-strong fleet with new IVECO Daily light commercials, citing the manufacturer’s extensive vehicle range and strong local dealer support.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Scania has resumed production of its V8 engines after a strike at one of its main casting suppliers caused “the worst disruption in many decades” for the manufacturer’s supply chain.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A 19-year-old from Liverpool has become the first female Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle breakdown technician.
People
Stockton Borough Council has taken delivery of seven Mellor high floor vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, bringing the number of Sprinter-based vehicles in its 57-strong fleet to 22.
Bus & Coach
Edinburgh-based City Access Scaffolding has taken delivery of its first Fuso Canter, after trialling a demonstrator and finding the 3.5-tonner to be more than up to the job.
Light Commercial Vehicles