Automotive parts haulier Alcaline has expanded its 147-strong trailer fleet with 10 mega-coiler curtainsiders and five mega Euroliners from Schmitz Cargobull, citing product quality and service support as the deciding factors.
Trailers
William Waugh (Edinburgh) has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM Tridem, chosen for its versatility for use on both recycling and logistics work.
Rigids
Tesla has unveiled its all-electric truck, called the Semi, which has a range of 500 miles and can achieve 0-60mph in five seconds.
Electric Vehicles
Internet retailer AO.com has taken delivery of 80 new rigid trucks featuring Tiger Trailers bodywork, replacing older vehicles operating in the AO.com delivery fleet.
Rigids
German firm Akasol has begun serial production of batteries for commercial and passenger service vehicles from a new-build factory in Langen, Germany.
Electric Vehicles
CRH Transport has rolled out the Verilocation trailer tracking system, describing it as an “extremely effective” solution.
Telematics
North Yorkshire bulk haulier Quinns Transport has secured a £700 reduction on its insurance premium after choosing the Safety Pack option for its new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor.
Road Safety
The owner of a Bristol chilled food transport firm has been banned for three years after two of his drivers were jailed for falsifying their driving records.
Transport CPC
This video reviews the essentials of fitting a pull-type clutch with snap on/snap off mechanical bearing.
Maintenance
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (EFSA) has approved the Road Haulage Association’s application to become an End Point Assessment organisation.
Apprenticeships
Ford Brazil’s heavy truck division has developed an innovative technology to help alert truck drivers to travel fatigue.
Road Safety
Bus and coach operators transporting school children and special needs passengers now have a new route planning tool at their disposal, thanks to an upgrade by QRoutes of its web-based Transport Planning tool.
Telematics