A new organisation has been launched today (18 May) which aims to plug the transport sector’s reported 45,000 driver shortfall by retraining service veterans and reformed offenders.
Apprenticeships
25th May 6:30-8:00pm at our Openshaw Site, The Manchester College
People
A Leicestershire council has switched to a Michelin tyre policy, after it tested X Works tyres on an RCV with the highest rate of tyre damage – and found the Michelin products lasted far longer than the previous brand.
Tyres & Retreads
Beamish Transport has increased the number of Volvo trucks in its 50-strong fleet since the introduction of Euro 6 standards, thanks to the manufacturer’s ability to offer medium-height chassis.
Rigids
Transdek UK is reporting completion of the first stage of its project to improve double deck trailer loading efficiency at retailer Boyes, with the installation and commissioning of a 6.5-tonne double deck lift and three dock levellers at one of its North Yorkshire distribution centres.
Lifting Equipment
Four new Volvo B8RLE buses have joined East Yorkshire Motor Services’ 300-strong fleet – predominately Volvo buses – following what it describes as “ongoing positive experience of Volvo products”.
Bus & Coach
Container haulage firm AJ Dean Transport has taken delivery of its first new vehicles, two DAF FTP XF 510 tractors with Super Space cabs.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle recovery business Karen Yuill Recovery has taken delivery of two new vehicles from Renault Trucks – a 40-tonne Range T tractor and a Master van – following a tour of the Renault manufacturing facility in Lyon, France.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The Manchester College has announced that it is now taking advance bookings for irtec licensing for bus and coach technicians, delivered either at its premises or on site.
Irtec
Cheshire-based PDQ Specialist Courier Services has selected Carrier Transicold Pulsor 400 multi-temperature (MT) refrigeration units for a pair of new 3.5 tonne Mercedes-Benz panel vans used to transport temperature-critical medications and clinical trial deliveries across the UK and Europe.
Refrigeration
The London mayor’s new proposals on air quality could put some small companies out of business. That’s the warning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which says the plans could add huge costs to all business in the capital and instead is urging him to look at “carrots as well as sticks”.
Emissions Control
Commercial vehicles tyre service specialist ATS Euromaster has opened another advanced tyre and vehicle service centre in Altrincham, following a £320,000 investment.
Tyres & Retreads