The 2016 edition of the Road Haulage Association’s RHA Haulage Manual is now available, updated for everything from facts on traffic regulations to vocational driver licensing.
Driver CPC
Veterinary wholesaler Centaur Services is now running an all-Mercedes-Benz fleet of 60 vans, following delivery of its latest Citan and Vito vehicles from south-west dealer City West Commercials.
Car Derived Vans
Isuzu Truck (UK) and parts supplier TVS Supply Chain Solutions have celebrated their 20-year relationship this month (January 2016) and signed a three-year agreement renewal.
Rigids
Metroline is one of London’s leading bus operators with a fleet of over 1700 buses operating from a number of locations in West and North West London.
People
Metroline is one of London’s leading bus operators with a fleet of over 1700 buses operating from a number of locations in West and North West London.
People
GT Radial’s GAU861 all-position urban city bus tyre has been rated 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake), confirming it as an all-season fitment.
Tyres & Retreads
CILT’s (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) new chief executive Kevin Richardson has confirmed his speaker status at this year’s Microlise Transport Conference – 18 May, Ricoh Arena.
Telematics
Automotive and commercial vehicle engineering centre Millbrook now has advanced equipment from each of the major PEMS (portable emissions measurement system) manufacturers, following its acquisition of a third system.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Leading industry bodies FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association) have expressed “disappointment” at proposals from London Mayor Boris Johnson to require HGVs entering the capital to have additional glass fitted in the lower half of nearside doors to improve the drivers’ vision.
Health & Safety Legislation
“The Volvo FH is the best looking truck on the road [and] the Volvo product and the service we receive from Thomas Hardie Commercials are second to none.”
Heavy Goods Vehicles