On 21 March 2025, Danny Broomfield, managing director of JOST GB and a well-respected industry professional passed away.
People
Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) is celebrating its 20th year as fleet and workshop partner to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) with a new long-term contract.
Fleet Management
Last week’s Microlise Transport Conference at the Coventry Building Society Arena brought together key decision-makers from across the UK’s road transport industry, where they discussed the latest trends, challenges, opportunities, and market developments.
Telematics and Tracking
TIP, a provider of trailer and truck hire, has taken a proactive approach to upcoming changes to guidelines regarding heavy goods vehicle and semi-trailer braking system assessment by equipping 20,000 trailers with its Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS), BrakePlus.
Engineering Technology
CCH (Comet Car Hire), part of Transdev Group, has taken delivery of four full-size Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, which will operate on a dedicated contract carrying pilots and cabin crew between London Heathrow airport and nearby hotels.
Vehicles
The Secretary of State for Transport - Heidi Alexander - has announced the appointment of Kevin Rooney as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner, effective from 1 June 2025.
People
British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation.
Environment
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is simplifying DVSA compliance for Fly By Nite by equipping all its trailers with Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) tracking – a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional laden roller brake tests.
Legislation & Compliance
Following an initial delivery of a New Generation DAF XD 450 8x4 with Boughton hook-loader body, Grundon Waste Management has said that the DAF XD product range has all the attributes to future-proof its business to 2030 and beyond.
Vehicles
European transport specialists Cranleigh Freight Services has enhanced its maintenance and testing capabilities with the integration of Totalkare’s DVSA-approved mobile brake tester and extension ramps.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Abbey Travel is installing Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of coaches, helping to improve the compliance and efficiency of its operation while also ensuring the business gets the absolute maximum from every tyre it uses.
Bus & Coach
Dawsongroup vans has unveiled a flagship clean energy fleet electrification facility at Dawson Road, Milton Keynes developed by E-fleet solutions provider VEV.
Vehicles