Bridgestone is reminding operators that they can achieve reduced downtime, improved visibility of vehicle condition and fewer potentially dangerous breakdowns with its FleetPulse fleet management solution.
Tyres & RetreadsScania’s has unveiled its new Gatwick dealership, with the official opening ceremony last week (2 April) by the Swedish ambassador to the UK.
DealershipsThree men convicted of industrial-scale tachograph manipulation and money laundering offences were sentenced last week (5 April) to a total of nine years in prison at Preston Crown Court.
Road LegalThe City of London Corporation has awarded a “tech-driven” waste collection, street cleansing and ancillary services contract to Veolia – with the City set to become the first UK local authority to run a fleet of fully electric refuse collection vehicles.
Electric VehiclesIVECO is now equipping all new Daily vans with telematics and mobile workforce management technology from Verizon Connect.
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Scotland’s traffic commissioner Joan Aitken retired in February, after 15 years of service. Before leaving, she tells Will Dalrymple her views about the importance of community goodwill, local knowledge and respect for bodily functions. Below is an edited version of the entire interview.
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Once a lot of the fears surrounding fuel cell buses had been dispelled, they entered into a period of quiet acceptance with small-scale trials. Now, however, there is a new EU project that could propel them back into the limelight. John Challen reports
Alternative FuelsFollowing an update last year, workshops must meet more stringent air quality standards, or risk prosecution, says Kevin Swallow
WorkshopPits and lanes can both accommodate systems to safely collect used vehicle oils drained out of the vehicle sump, reports Richard Simpson
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