O&H Vehicle Conversions has unveiled a first of a kind ‘four layout options in one’ PTS (patient transport) vehicle that can be configured for seated, stretcher, wheelchair and bariatric layouts.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The European Commission has today (19 July 2016) fined DAF, Daimler, Iveco and Volvo/Renault a record total of €2.93 billion (£2.5 billion) for breaking EU antitrust rules. MAN was not fined in recognition of the fact that it revealed the existence of the cartel.
Dealerships
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using pioneering 3D printing to manufacture plastic spares as a standard parts production method in for the aftermarket.
Bodies & Bodywork
The high-profile Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project has been shortlisted for the APSE awards in the Best Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Initiative and Best Public/Private Partnership Working Initiative categories.
Alternative Fuels
Dumfries & Galloway-based Hayton Coulthard Transport has celebrated its 100th anniversary with the acquisition of a range-topping Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit with special big birthday livery.
Tractor Units
A Staunton Groundworks and Civil Engineering has added two Renault Range C430.32 8x4 tippers to its 30-strong fleet, citing favourable experiences with Renault vans and recommendations from others.
Tippers
Cambridgeshire-based contractor G Webb has added two new Scania P-cabbed tippers to its 50-strong fleet, each mounted with Charlton SuperLite bodies and delivering class-leading payloads of more than 19.6 tonnes.
Tippers
Tachograph analysis software specialist TruTac is doubling the size of its premises in Westwood Business Park, Coventry, this month (July 2016) and launching a recruitment campaign to sustain its growth.
Driver / People Management
Lancashire haulier Fagan & Whalley has been so impressed by its first Mercedes-Benz Actros that it has now ordered another pair to join its 200–strong tractor fleet.
Tractor Units
To be the technical expert for Council’s transport operations and holder of the Operator’s licence. Provide professional expertise in drawing specifications for specialist vehicles and plant for the service users and manage contracts involving supply of parts and service.
People
Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the Council’s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets.
People
Renault is now offering enhanced specifications on its Kangoo, Trafic and Master vans, with new Euro 6 Energy engines throughout and most claimed to deliver more power and efficiency than Euro 5.
Car Derived Vans