TNT Express head of operations Caroline Rose has scooped the top prize at the 2016 FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards, held in London yesterday (26 May).
People
Paul Gray Building has taken delivery of a 3.5-tonne Isuzu Grafter, after taking advice from a friend on the ideal truck to suit his business.
Rigids
The heavy-duty trucks market grew by nearly one fifth (19.2%) in the first three months of 2016, according to latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Finance & Leasing
Culina’s Giorgio Lercara was named Microlise Driver of the Year at last week’s (18 May 2016) Microlise Transport Conference, receiving the award from HRH The Princess Royal in front of over 1,000 transport industry delegates.
Driver / People Management
BT Fleet has launched what it is describing as an “intelligent end-to-end telematics solution”, claiming it is the first of its kind “to be operated by a fleet management company”.
Driver / People Management
Hayes Tipper Hire has taken delivery of its first new tipper, with a spec it describes as “unbeatable” and featuring the all-steel Loadmaster body by Thompsons.
Tippers
Thompsons has announced that it will be launching a new, comprehensive aftercare package for tipper trucks and bodywork at next month’s Tip-Ex event (2-4 June; Harrogate).
Tippers
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, are taking their inspiration for driverless truck control from biology, and specifically evolution.
Drivelines
Isuzu Truck has extended its dealer arrangement with HRVS by appointing HRVS (Sleaford) as a full dealer for the Lincolnshire area, covering sales, service and parts.
Dealerships
Morris Lubricants will be backing tractors of a different kind next week, as main sponsor of the British Tractor Pullers Association Championship.
Lubricants & Systems
Kent-based Osmonds Transport & Planing has taken delivery of two new step frame trailers with beavertails from Andover Trailers.
Trailers
Transport and logistics giant Europa Worldwide says it’s installation of Masternaut Connect Telematics will improve scheduling and customer service, while also underpinning growth.
Telematics