A Birmingham-based steel stockholder has become one of the first customers in Britain for a vehicle from the latest FUSO Canter light truck range.
Rigids
Transport managers are personally responsible for making sure operators follow the obligations of their licence. Although not an easy role by any means, it can be a very satisfying one, as three IRTE fleet engineer of the year awardees tell Will Dalrymple
A happy apprentice narrowly avoided falling into an office job for the wrong reasons. Later, unable to get a placement in lockdown, he nearly switched to surveying. Despite it all, he’s since found a place as a valued member of the team at Fraikin’s Warrington depot
Apprenticeships
Elddis Transport is rolling out new mobile working technology from Freeway Fleet Systems to gain a real-time insight into the status of its fleet.
Fleet Management Systems
Electrification specialist Equipmake has been awarded a contract to convert 12 First York electric Optare Versa buses.
Bus & Coach
Bradford Council’s Waste Collection Service is using an electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV) which is said to drive roughly 100 miles with a fully charged battery.
Electric Vehicles
Waste recycling company Recycling Lives of Preston has begun full-electric skip services with what is claimed to be the UK’s first 100% electric skip transporter truck.
Electric Vehicles
Hendrick European has praised the longevity of the Michelin X Multi D tyres it runs across its fleet – with one set clocking 500,000 km.
Tyres & Retreads
VCS (Vehicle Conversion Specialists) has developed a dual crewed ambulance (DCA) with a reduced weight that will enter service with West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Scania UK has confirmed Chris Newitt has succeeded James Armstrong as managing director.
Bus & Coach
Desi Coaches has equipped its fleet with an in-motion wheel loss detection system that combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Road Safety
When a hardy self-sufficient tipper capable of carrying and loading heavy cargo in confined spaces was required FCH Construction Services joined forces with IVECO dealer AM Phillip Trucktech and The Thompson Group to design and build what must be one of the most bespoke IVECO X-WAYs in the country.
Tippers