FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) has confirmed a freeze on its membership subscription in 2017 – meaning fees won’t have risen since 2015.
CLOCS
Dearman has announced that it will double the size of its technology centre ahead of further trials of its engine powered by liquid nitrogen.
Alternative Fuels
The government released its Freight Carbon Review last week (10 February) and it is “very much welcomed” by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which says it is the first time the commercial vehicle sector has had the same level of focused support as other road users.
Emissions Control
The Piaggio Porter has emrged as Glass’s ‘Used Van Hero’ for February.
Car Derived Vans
DPD’s £100 million sortation and distribution centre at Logix Park. in Hinckley, is being supported by four Stertil Koni ST4175 four-post vehicle lifts.
Lifting Equipment
Commercial vehicle chassis systems manufacturer AL-KO Kober is working with Manchester-based bodybuilder Alloy Bodies to develop the HiLo, a low-floor ‘Aero Luton’ conversion. based on the Citroen Relay back-to-back cab.
Panel Vans
Cable-drum supplier Marlin Industries has replaced its mixed artic fleet with 11 DAF XF Superspace cab tractors and says the new vehicles have resulted in an immediate boost to productivity and fuel efficiency.
Tractor Units
Travelling by bus is becoming more popular in the UK, helping people to beat congestion, cut pollution and get to destinations more conveniently.
Bus & Coach
Belgian public transport operator TEC Group has placed an order with Volvo Buses for 90 Volvo 7900 electric hybrid vehicles along with 12 charging stations, which will be delivered by ABB.
Electric Vehicles
BT Fleet has acquired mobile vehicle maintenance and servicing specialist SEV Automotive and Plant, and says it will add the firm’s assets to its network of 64 workshops across the UK.
Fleet Management Systems
Knorr Bremse has extended the acceptance period for Haldex shares to 16 June 2017 pending approval of competition authorities.
Driver / People Management
The first of a second order for 3,000 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS curtainsider semi-trailers has been delivered to Søren Lund and Flemming Steiness – director of equipment and deputy equipment manager, respectively – of DSV Road Holding on Monday (6 February 2017).
Trailers