Telematics provider Airmax Remote has unveiled the results of research conducted over twelve months in 2017, highlighting fuel savings from mpg monitoring.
Fleet Management Systems
Steel haulage firm Middlebrook Transport says it is saving 60 hours a month with r2c Online’s fleet and workshop management software – and the system has underpinned the operator’s latest achievement of FORS Gold status.
Fleet Management Systems
Family-owned Towens Group of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, which coincided with the delivery of a new Volvo FH-540 6x4 tractor unit that will operate with a large capacity walking floor trailer as part of the waste recycling division.
Tractor Units
Bretts Transport has taken delivery of four Scania S 450 6x2/2 Highlines, citing driver appeal, vehicle reliability and dealer service as key factors in the decision.
Tractor Units
Coach operator City Circle (UK) has placed an order for 20 Scania Irizar i6S – the largest order for Scania to date – with the vehicles entering service during 2018.
Bus & Coach
DAF Trucks is releasing 250 limited editions of its New XF truck to mark 90 years in business.
Tractor Units
Driver recruitment and training firm Kinetic is reporting a “phenomenal” response from a special livery promoting its services.
Paint, Print & Livery
Oldham-based BJ Crowther is reporting “significant” fuel benefits from a trial of Volvo’s Dynafleet fleet management system.
Driver / People Management
Asda is expanding its fleet with 60 more double-deck curtainsiders and 10 double-deck box vans, from Cartwright, with a bespoke design to meet the ENXL standard.
Trailers
A private commuter shuttle bus service that is booked through a smartphone app, Chariot, has launched in London.
Tracking
For the first time, DVSA has released the list of companies taking part in its new ‘Earned Recognition’ pilot scheme as of the end of January. The system offers reduced enforcement on the road in return for companies supplying statistical performance data.
Telematics
The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers & Importers (ALLMI) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with the association saying its “longevity, evolution and success” is testament to the members.
Heavy Goods Vehicles