The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will extend the Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks, describing it as “a positive step” to encourage the take-up of green vehicles in the logistics sector.
Bus operator Rotala is now working with Michelin solutions’ Effitires tyre management programme under a five-year pence-per-mile deal with covering its 650 single- and double-decker buses.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailers and bodies manufacturer Cartwright has been highly commended at the North West National Apprenticeship Awards 2016 taking the runner-up slot in the large employer category.
Apprenticeships
Food machinery maintenance contractor Rextec UK has taken delivery of four new Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 BlueTEC Long vans for its team of field engineers.
Car Derived Vans
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration services firm DPF Clean Team has launched a 24-hour service for HGV vehicles.
Engines & Engine Parts
Buckinghamshire-based materials handling company Beds & Bucks Forktrucks has taken delivery of its first bespoke forklift trailer from Andover Trailers – replacing a converted step frame previously supplied by a competitor.
Trailers
Registration has opened for the 2017 Microlise Transport Conference, one of the leading events for transport professionals.
Tripod Crest has taken delivery of three Volvo FH-540 6x2 tag-axle tractor units, and says it is confident the vehicles will be “real winners” when it comes to transporting pavers, rollers and asphalt planing equipment, some of which weighs more than 38 tonnes.
Tractor Units
Alexander Dennis unveiled a concept Enviro500 full flat floor, three-door, two-staircase double decker last week at the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) (19-21 October).
Bus & Coach
Alexander Dennis (ADL) and Chinese manufacturer BYD have won their first order for Enviro200 EV buses outside the capital.
Electric Vehicles
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic leader to join our Senior Veolia Fleet Team. Leading from the front this role is responsible for the strategic management of the Regional team, driving efficiencies and adding value to the regional operating business.
A popular manufacturing technique to boost factory efficiency is behind a new system designed to help bus operators with fleet efficiency.
Bus & Coach