O’Donovan Waste Disposal has taken delivery of two 18-tonne Volvo FL-250 4x2 rigids, citing a strong dealer relationship and truck safety features as critical to the deal.
Rigids
Six out of 10 fleet operators with telematics systems are not satisfied with the system’s performance or ease of use.
Telematics
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has added 13 all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to its fleet and says it expects to save 80% on transport costs with the new vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
International removals firm GB Liners has added four TGM 18.250 rigids to its 70-strong fleet, which already includes 12 MAN vehicles – citing the standard third seat in the cab as among key reasons for the choice.
Rigids
Welsh haulier Owens Group has taken delivery of 26 new specialist trailers from SDC – a mix ranging from tandem and triaxle curtainsiders to double-deck step-frame curtainsiders, coil sliders and tipper trailers.
Trailers
Imperial Commercials has been ordered to pay £212,500 in fines and costs after one of its workers was killed when a truck travelling at less than 5km/h crushed him.
Health & Safety Legislation
MAN Truck & Bus is to launch a next generation telematics solution in the Middle East and Africa, based on the Microlise system – extending its existing partnership.
Driver / People Management
Agricultural supplies firm Wynnstay has taken delivery of a second Mercedes-Benz Arocs Triple following 12 months of excellent service from its first identical truck.
Rigids
Tomorrow’s (25 November 2015) ‘Driving Out Insider Threat’ conference, at Hampden Park, is set to field speakers from the haulage industry alongside police and academics concerned about the growing problem of malicious interventions.
Driver / People ManagementOil leaks may develop as a result of incorrect spec o-rings fitted to the oil pipes connected to the filter housing and cooling duct. If not rectified oil can leak onto the road surface. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace the o-rings with the correct specification. Vehicle ID: A782108 to B743050
Recalls
HGV technicians were represented for the first time at last week’s Skills Show UK (19—21 November at the NEC), which attracted more than 100,000 visitors and over 1,000 competitors in disciplines from beauty to aircraft engineering.
Apprenticeships
Hills Waste Solutions has extended its bulk artic fleet with three Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractors, each of which has been specified with Volvo’s Active Safety package.
Road Safety