Arla Foods is using seven Volvo bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) tractor units to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of its operation by 2030.
Tractor Units
The Go-Ahead Group has set a target of hiring 1,020 apprentices in 2023 to train as bus drivers, rail drivers and engineers.
Apprenticeships
Sheffield-based haulier Toutes Directions has added a Mercedes-Benz Actros to a fleet of 20 trucks to fulfil a variety of roles, including heavy haulage work.
Truck Efficiency
Volkswagen subsidiary The Logpay Group has entered an agreement with Travis Road Services that will see its booking service for truck parking spots expand Europe-wide.
Truck Efficiency
Cummins, through its subsidiary Meritor, has completed its acquisition of Siemens’ commercial vehicles (CV) business as part of a deal valued approximately at €190 million.
Light Commercial Vehicles
BM Catalysts, a manufacturer of catalytic converters and front pipes, has experienced high demand throughout 2022, with trends pointing to future European market growth.
Remanufactured Equipment
George Whitelaw, director at Lanarkshire-based bus company Whitelaws, has confirmed continental’s tyre pressure monitoring system has saved a minimum of £20,000 per year on replacement rubber.
Tyres & Retreads
Yorkshire-based Bedale Skip Hire has marked its 50th anniversary with the launch of two Harsh HS14 skip units mounted on 18t DAF LF chassis.
Truck Efficiency
Wiltshire-based Chandlers Coach Travel has been using TruTac’s CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) Tacho Analysis software and CPT Licence Check service to obtain digital reports.
Bus & Coach
Marston Holding has confirmed a year-on-year reduction in fuel consumption of 13.4 percent via Michelin’s Connected Fleet’s smart data and performance analysis.
Fleet Operating Costs
National Highways is lending a Mobile Tyre Safety Station to operators of major fleets that is said to inspect up to 1,000 vehicles a day.
Tyres & Retreads