Waste management company Biffa is equipping 80 of its vehicles with live camera systems, from Innovative Safety Systems (ISS).
Telematics
Hyva is launching a cloud-based fleet management and onboard tipping guidance system, designed to boost the safety and efficiency of tipping operations.
Telematics
More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, with vehicle inspection and repair units hitting “crisis point”.
Driver / People Management
Commercial vehicle braking systems supplier Wabco has teamed up with digital brand Rio to launch a trailer-specific fleet management system.
Telematics
A team of technicians from dealer Norfolk Truck and Van, in Norwich, will represent Renault Trucks UK & Ireland at the manufacturer’s Road to Excellence Championship (RTEC).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Tachograph manufacturer Stoneridge is reporting strong demand for its full type-approved 1C smart tachograph, the SE5000 Connekt, which was launched in April at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
Tachometers
Technology company Clayton Power UK, in partnership with gas distributor Cadent and vehicle converter Bri-Stor Systems, has won an innovation award for a system to cut carbon emissions for Cadent’s 80-strong vehicle fleet.
Emissions Control
Commercial fleets face a series of cost challenges when it comes to maintaining their vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
ZF has announced that it has developed a two lens camera system, called Dual-cam, which will be available from next year as part of its ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technologies.
Telematics
Vera, Volvo Trucks’ electric, connected and autonomous vehicle, has gone into operation on a trial with Danish-based operator DFDS, transporting goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Electric Vehicles
Builder’s merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has taken delivery of the first vehicles from a 28-strong order of crane trucks, from commercial vehicle rental and hire business Ryder.
RigidsThe government has committed the UK to a net zero emissions target by 2050 – the first by any major economy.
Emissions Control