Driver training has long been recognised in European transport circles as not just a ‘nice to have’, but as a main bearing in the engine of safety and economy. It needs tailoring to the transport environment, though. As a contrast to the UK, Ian Norwell has been to see what it takes to survive on the industrial highways of the southern African country of Zambia
Driver CPC
The benefits of installing a tyre pressure monitoring system are best measured in terms of downtime, finds Kevin Swallow
Tyres & Retreads
BAE Systems’ new series hybrid bus driveline has a choice of energy storage systems for different duties - Advertisement feature
Battery Technology
Contract hire and rental business BRS is marking its 70th anniversary with a range of events and has commissioned a specially liveried Range T460 6x2 demonstrator to commemorate the occasion.
Finance & Leasing
Vehicle lift supplier TotalKare is targeting 20% growth in 18 months following a management buyout.
Lifting Equipment
HSS Hire Group has taken delivery of 21 Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigids – bringing the total of Isuzu vehicles in its 350-strong fleet to 100.
Rigids
Nottinghamshire County Council has taken delivery of its first two ‘provincial’ specification electric buses, which will go into operation from Monday 4 June.
Electric Vehicles
Robinson Road Planing Services has taken delivery of a 6x2 lift-axle Scania rigid equipped with a Loadmaster-bodied tipper.
Stalkers Transport Services has taken delivery of six DAF New XF 480 tractors with Super Space Cabs and ‘FTG’ 6x2 twin-steer axle configurations – replacing six same spec DAF CF trucks.
Tractor Units
Reporting to the Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for the effective day to day management and control of the Council's vehicle maintenance workshop and a team of technicians undertaking inspections, maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of 350 vehicles, including cars, light commercial vehicles and large goods vehicles.
People
Billed as the UK's only dedicated event for tipper, bulk transport and tanker sectors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Trailers from Spanish gas transport specialist Calvera Industrial Group have gone into operation as part of the BIG HIT project in the Orkney Islands.
Alternative Fuels