HGV transport and driver training school CRH Transport is reporting savings of £1,600 a week after installing vehicle cameras and eliminating bogus cash-for-crash claims.
Road Safety
Supermarket chain Aldi has taken delivery of 25 Carrier Transicold Vector 1950 multi-temperature (MT) refrigeration units mounted on 13.6-metre Gray & Adams semi-trailers, as part of a multi-site fleet upgrade.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Yuill & Dodds is describing the provision of three DAF XF 510 tractor units by Asset Alliance on a three-year full-service contract hire deal as a “refreshing approach” to commercial vehicle financing.
Finance & Leasing
Iveco has been crowned Large Goods Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards 2016, at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium.
Alternative Fuels
RATP Dev is an international company operating and maintaining all modes of transport worldwide. We offer renowned expertise aimed at delivering efficient, sustainable and innovative mobility solutions adapted to the needs of local operations.
People
An opportunity has arisen at Big Bus Tours London for an experienced Engineering Manager. Big Bus Tours is the premier provider of open top sightseeing tours worldwide, with a flagship operation in London, responsible for a fleet of 68 vehicles.
People
Brigade Electronics has announced that it has achieved R46 compliance for its camera monitor systems, including the Backeye 360 Select.
Road Safety
Hiab has announced that it is taking orders for its HiVision crane control system, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for January 2017.
Cranes
Glass’s so-called ‘used van hero’ for November is the Nissan Cabstar, with the guide describing the vehicle’s lightweight cab-over design as “pretty much unique” for the UK commercial vehicle market.
Vehicle engineering test and consultancy specialist Horiba Mira has launched an online aerodynamics database that provides wind tunnel data for light commercial vehicles and cars.
Aerodynamics
Reading Buses has ordered four Euro 6, 9.2-metre Optare Solo buses for its environmentally friendly fleet, which also features the largest complement of CNG (compressed natural gas) powered single- and double-deck buses.
Bus & Coach
Beckenham-based Dyno franchise Reza Asghar has ordered four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDI Euro panel vans, following its latest delivery of seven 313 CDI Sprinter models.
Panel Vans