Graeme and Eion Robertson, two transport operators from Armadale, West Lothian, have had their licence refused after running HGVs illegally over a long period.
Driver CPC
A study for British bioenergy company Clearfleau shows that biogas generated from food and beverage process residues could offer a low-carbon commercial transport fuel.
Alternative Fuels
Three-quarters of Britons believe road safety is the responsibility of all road users, and four in ten reckon the government should do more to create a culture of safety.
Road Safety
Vehicle testing and validation service provider Millbrook acquired a new site in the UK on 1 July.
Braking Systems
Barnsley’s A Davies Transport has reduced its running costs across its 22 artics after switching from traditional 295/80 tyres to 315/80 fitments that offer greater longevity, on the advice of Michelin’s technical team.
Tyres & Retreads
Delivery management business Whistl has signed a £2.5 million deal for 48 Renault Range D rigids, supplied by BRS on leasing and maintenance contract.
Finance & Leasing
Steel stockholder High Peak Steels has taken delivery of six DAF LF dropside trucks on a five-year contract hire from Ryder, as part of the operator’s major rebranding exercise.
Finance & Leasing
Beverley Bell, former senior traffic commissioner and patron of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), has been awarded a CBE for her service to the road transport industry.
People
In its 14th year of action, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK’s Van Experience Live event welcomed 2,867 guests across nine days.
Vehicle Electronics
Derbyshire coach firm Andrew’s of Tideswell has boosted its 30-strong fleet with the introduction of two new Plaxton Panthers to support the company’s ever-growing day trip and tour operations.
Bus & Coach
Hiab has announced that it is expanding its connected solutions offering with the launch of HiConnect this autumn.
Lifting & Handling
Telecoms and IT business TP Teltech has taken delivery of a milestone Renault Master – the 2,500,000th light commercial vehicle to roll off the line at Renault’s Batilly plant, in eastern France.
Light Commercial Vehicles