The traffic commissioners’ triennial review, published this week, concludes that the system is working well and is widely supported, but that underpinning IT needs updating and there are longer term opportunities for improvement.
Driver CPC
HGV operators and van users should be aware that falling fuel prices, while apparently good news, can also lead to problems.
Fuel Pricing
Heavy and abnormal loads specialist McIntosh Heavy Logistics is the first in UK to take delivery of a MAN TGX 41.640 tractor unit with new D38 15.2 litre six-cylinder in-line Euro 6 engine.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
T Christie & Son Transport has taken delivery of a TopUsed MAN TGX 26.480, with special livery and a commemorative plate to mark 10 years in business.
Tractor Units
Anglian Timber has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicle, a specially built 18-tonne Range D to transport roof trusses to construction sites across the south of England.
RigidsOperators need to take steps to ensure they do not fall victim to crime during the festive period, with workshops and offices remaining empty.
Standards & Practices
The DfT (Department for Transport) yesterday (21 December 2015) announced a range of measures aimed at improving road safety.
Driver CPC
The Freight Transport Association is urging the government to rethink its announcement that clean air zones in five English cities will not apply to cars.
Green Vehicles
Dee Valley Water has taken delivery of a bespoke MAN TGS 26.320 6x4 truck, fitted with Hiab crane, extra storage and crew hygiene facilities, to use as an emergency call-out vehicle.
Cranes
Waste firm Biffa has taken delivery of four Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to launch its new emergency waste removal service, OneCall.
Panel Vans
Falken Tyre Europe is releasing two new regional traffic tyres for commercial vehicles in January (2016) – RI 151 steering axle and BI 851 driving axle.
Tyres & Retreads
Commercial vehicle fleet buyers could be wasting money by specifying unnecessary aerodynamic add-ons for their trailers and, instead, they should go for lighter chassis.
Trailers