Safety is paramount, despite the importance of communications with HGV drivers, says the FTA (Freight Transport Association) in response to research, released today (8 June 2016), which suggests using a hands-free kit is as distracting as holding a mobile phone.
Driver / People Management
West Midlands Ambulance Service has ordered 220 double-crewed ambulances from O&H Vehicle Conversions, in a four-year deal said to be worth £21 million.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Teams participating in the Euro 2016 tournament, kicking off in France this weekend, will be transported around the country in buses fitted with Conti Goal HA3 tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Sir Geoff Hurst, of 1966 World Cup fame, has been signed by MAN Truck & Bus UK to launch its limited edition 66 registration plate MAN TGX tractor unit.
Tractor Units
AJN Steelstock has welcomed the opening of an ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) by local Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van at its new £1 million branch in Newmarket.
Rigids
Northern Ireland heavy haulage specialist Mar-Train has taken delivery of a new five-axle extending step frame trailer from Andover Trailers, adding to an almost identical trailer that has been with the business for three years.
Trailers
Team Harju, from Finland, won Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ global VISTA technician competition in last weeks finals, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 31 May to 1 June 2016.
Continuing Professional Development
The Department of Infrastructure are looking to recruit Engineering Craftsmen to work in their Shared Fleet Services heavy vehicle and plant maintenance workshops located at Ellerslie, East Baldwin and Ronaldsway Airport.
People
European transport business Girteka Logistics has ordered 410 reefer semi-trailers and 130 curtainsider semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, to meet increased demand for full load distribution services.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Business confidence in Britain’s logistics sector is at its lowest level since the biannual UK Logistics Confidence Index – produced by Barclays and Moore Stephens – began publishing back in 2012.
Fleet Operating Costs
Two longstanding Scania customers have placed repeat orders, after previous vehicles proved their worth in operation.
Bus & Coach
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has raised more than £5,000 for charity Transaid in its first year as a corporate member.
People