TruTac’s TruControl tachograph analysis software has been augmented with TruDocument, an online document management and storage system.
Driver / People Management
MAN Bus & Coach has reached a landmark sales figure with the sale of its 400th Neoplan Tourliner to coach holiday provider Buckleys Tours.
Bus & CoachA certain batch of tyres may be affected by progressive damage which may cause the tread to detach and adversely affect vehicle control. Recall vehicles likely to be affected, and check (including the spare), changing out affected tyre. Vehicle ID: WDB9302052L655785 to WDB9302052L793922 and WDB9630202L838863 to WDB9630202L838863.
Recalls
Waste management business J&G Environmental has upgraded its fleet with four 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors, with a fifth on order and a further Range T460 rigid with Wheelbase drawbar trailer in build, citing driver appeal as a key factor in the marque’s selection.
Rigids
The first three operators to achieve Freight Transport Association (FTA) Truck Excellence accreditation are Bidvest Foodservice, London Borough of Redbridge and Sainsbury’s.
Standards & Practices
UK Mail has extended its agreement with Bulwell Trailer Solutions for a further three years and the deal now sees Bulwell managing UK Mail’s 321-strong trailer fleet.
Trailers
International fine art logistics specialist Mtec has added a long-distance Mercedes-Benz Actros 18-tonner to its mostly Mercedes-Benz 14-strong fleet.
Rigids
International freight forwarder DFDS has applied a striking pink livery to one of the Krone Profi Liner semi-trailers from its European fleet in support of breast cancer awareness.
Trailers
Slam Transport has commissioned three new Mercedes-Benz Actros with StreamSpace cabs for its growing fleet, with the result that 28 of its 75 tractors are now from Mercedes.
Telematics
Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has appointed Michelin as its exclusive retread supplier, in a four-year deal which will see Michelin supplying around 20,000 Encore tyres from its Stoke-on-Trent factory.
Tyres & Retreads
Plant hire business JW Crowther has expanded its 45-strong fleet with an Iveco New Eurocargo road sweeper, featuring a body built by Johnston Sweepers, and is describing it as “absolutely perfect” for its operation.
Municipal Vehicles
Renault Trucks held a ceremony last week (10 November) to mark the 100th anniversary of its Lyon facility.
Heavy Goods Vehicles