The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an initiative to bring together logistics and passenger transport operators in urgent need of supply chain resources.
Driver / People Management
Fleet software supplier Jaama is reminding operators of the requirement to ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, following the government’s announcement of a temporary suspension of MOTs during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Road SafetyWhile the UK remains in Covid-19 lockdown, members of the Society of Operations Engineers continue to transport supplies and personnel.
Driver / People Management
VisionTrack has launched a three-channel connected 4G vehicle camera with optional ADAS/DSM functionality.
Telematics
Trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull is reassuring operators that its service partners and spare parts operations are up and running during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tesco has taken expanded its home delivery fleet with 52 vans equipped with E-200 refrigeration units from Thermo King.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Scottish transport operator TP Niven has praised Michelin for its “invaluable” support as its fleet works at maximum utilisation, delivering milk for major dairies.
Tyres & Retreads
Prometeon Tyre Group UK, supplier of Pirelli-branded commercial vehicle tyres, has confirmed it has “robust procedures” in place to minimise supply disruption during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tyres & Retreads
A team of technicians from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia is working weekends to help Knowles Transport catch up on essential repair and maintenance for its 100-plus fleet of Volvo trucks.
Repair & Maintenance
Refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle has underlined its commitment to help waste collection operators across the UK during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Municipal Vehicles
SFS Flooring Supplies has taken delivery of an IVECO Daily Hi-Matic 7.2-tonne chassis cab, after a demonstrator vehicle proved the model’s high payload capacity.
Bodies & Bodywork
Senior traffic commissioner Richard Turfitt (pictured) has announced new guidance to help the transport industry in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Standards & Practices