The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says that the Queen’s Speech of 21 June is a missed opportunity to implement long-awaited reforms of the operator licensing system that governs commercial vehicle operations in the UK.
O Licence
The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an 8x2 ‘tridem’ configuration with lift-and-steer capability on the second and fourth axles.
Tippers
A draft transport strategy published by the mayor of London proposes that London’s entire transport system would be zero-emission by 2050. It also proposes further restrictions on van and lorry use.
Road Safety
A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V mild hybrid technology, which the automotive industry can cost-effectively incorporate as original equipment into low voltage electrified powertrains, has demonstrated the potential of fast-acting starter-generators for reducing the residual NOx emissions of the latest Euro 6 diesel engines.
Electric Vehicles
Day’s Rental, a predominantly commercial fleet rental firm offering 5,000 vans, tippers and high access lifts as well as cars, 4x4s, minibuses, disabled vehicles and motorhomes, has signed a three-year contract with supply chain management firm Fleet Assist.
Sentinel Systems has supplied and installed 360-degree camera systems to 18 of Wastesavers’ kerbside recycling vehicles in Newport.
Road Safety
Roger Bullivant Limited (RB), a foundation engineering company, says its investment in a new Euro-6 van fleet was motivated by its membership of FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.
Fleet Management Systems
Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has supplied four brand new MAN TGX 26.480 XXL 6x2 tractor units to Northampton-based Global Road Runners.
Tractor Units
Arriva, part of the Deutsche Bahn group, is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing some 60,000 people and delivering more than 2.2 billion passenger journeys across 14 European countries every year. We operate an extensive range of services including buses, trains, health and social transport services, airport related transport services, commuter coaches and water buses. We also engage in bus and coach distribution.
People
A new 641bhp V8 engine, the 650hp S650, has been added to Scania's range. Now, with power steps of 513, 572, 641 and 720bhp, Scania's V8 range reflects the growing trend in the transport industry internationally towards heavier, longer trucks.
Engines & Engine Parts
Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of national sales director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd. In his new role, Heiko reports to Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK managing director Mike Belk, and is responsible for providing direction to drive, develop and continue to professionalise the Mercedes-Benz Trucks sales function. Although he is based in Milton Keynes, Heiko will regularly travel around the country visiting customers and Mercedes-Benz’s dealer partners. His most recent role has been at...
People
Derham-based fruit and vegetable merchant CC Wells has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos, described as a “beautiful piece of kit” by the operator.
Heavy Goods Vehicles