The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is introducing new mandatory training requirements, aimed at managers and drivers, across all three levels of accreditation (bronze, silver and gold).
FORS
Transport for London has placed an order with Mellor for 90 Tucana II buses, which will be deployed at Dial-a-Ride hub locations around the capital.
Bus & Coach
Coach operator City Circle (UK) placed its latest order with Scania at the recent Euro Bus Expo, for 17 new Irizar i6S coaches for delivery in 2019.
Bus & Coach
Hertfordshire-based GB Fleet Maintenance has become a fully accredited Irizar parts and service dealer, adding the manufacturer’s genuine parts to its offering.
Bus & Coach
Pharmaceutical logistics firm LF&E Refrigerated Transport has expanded its fleet with two refrigerated Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, supplied by fleet management provider VMS and with bespoke conversion by CoolKit.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Senior Traffic Commissioner has updated its guidance documents, following a consultation with industry and stakeholders.
Road Legal
The government has updated its guidance for hauliers with the criteria used to allocate ECMT international road haulage permits, allowing transport of goods between the scheme’s 43 member countries.
Road Legal
Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has achieved the IRTE’s Workshop Accreditation award for excellence at its Brackley depot in the Midlands.
Workshop
Tool and plant hire business Speedy Hire has placed its first new-build order with Cartwright, choosing the trailer manufacturer to deliver four bespoke tri-axle stepframe curtainsiders.
Trailers
Kent-based BJ Myers Transport has taken delivery of three DAF XF 530 FTG twin-steer 6x2 tractors, citing build quality and fuel economy as the reasons for choosing the marque.
Tractor Units
Welton Aggregates has added two new Range C430 8x4 tippers to its line-up – the latest of six new Renault vehicles to join the fleet in the past year.
Rigids
The popularity of gas trucks is increasing along with an extending network for refuelling them, reports Chris Tindall
Alternative Fuels