The ability to make fleet operating cost savings and the ‘simplicity’ of monthly fixed costs contributed to Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG) switching to an outsourced contract hire solution with Ogilvie Fleet for its 45 light commercial vehicles.
Finance & Leasing
Parcel delivery company DPD has announced over 700 new jobs in response to a rapid growth in Saturday and Sunday deliveries.
Driver / People Management
Some of the best professionals in Volvo Trucks’ network met in Gothenburg, Sweden on 10th April 2018 for the regional semi-finals of VISTA, the competition for workshop employees worldwide run by Volvo every two years.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentFor the 5.10 type axle, the pinion nut may, over an extended period of time, become loose due to an undersized pinion shaft spline. This may cause the pinion flange to separate and in extreme cases the differential may seize. Manufacturer reference: 571. Number affected: 2,507. Vehicle IDs: XLRAE45BF0L265148 to XLRAS55GF0L433924
RecallsThe rigid fuel return pipe may break at the fuel pump module due to engine vibrations. This will allow fuel to leak onto the road surface which will be a hazard to other road users. Fuel may also leak onto hot engine parts with a risk of fire. Manufacturer reference: TI47.00M10174A. Number affected: 111. Vehicle IDs: WEB62801523126703 to WEB62841823124454.
Recalls
Rising from obscurity, the series hybrid is viewed by some people as the most flexible means of complying with the inevitability of zero emissions zones. Peter Shakespeare reports
Alternative Fuels
Over the past three years, Traffic Commissioners have started using more preliminary hearings and senior team leader interviews to deal with cases involving passenger and freight operators, as an alternative to a public inquiry. Kevin Swallow investigates what they are and how they work
Health & Safety Legislation
With little truck news this year, the focus shifted to LCVs and supporting technologies. Will Dalrymple was there
Alternative Fuels
New internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, which could be in production by 2023, might potentially secure the long-term future of the diesel-powered heavy truck. Peter Shakespeare reports
Engine/Transmission Management
Some of the most pampered trucks in the world carry the cars, equipment and hospitality facilities of the McLaren F1 race team across Europe (the first European race of the 2018 season, in Barcelona, is contested on the 13th).
Driver / People Management
Bear Scotland, the maintenance contractor for the North East and North West Scotland trunk road networks, has introduced a range of new vehicles at 12, 18 and 26 tonnes gvw fitted with three-way tipping cylinders from Harsh.
Tippers
The latest six vehicles supplied by Ryder to GR & MM Blackledge for its Bodycare toiletries retail chain feature the brand’s new livery.
Rigids