Robert Peel, who pioneered the use of onboard data recorders at Surrey Police, is now project consultant for emergency services for MiX Telematics.
Telematics
German fleet Spedition Bartkowiak, which recently tested Goodyear Fuelmax tyres under “practical conditions”, claims that it achieved savings of up to 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres.
Tyres & Retreads
BT Fleet has taken delivery of 22 bespoke Euro 6 DAF LF 150 FA 7.5-tonners to use as lightweight pole erection units (PEUs) for its Openreach infrastructure division.
Chassis
Online flower business FlowerBX has taken delivery of a fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to deliver blooms to its customers in London.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Scottish operator Enviro-Clean says its latest mobile vacuum cleaning vehicle, based on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs chassis, is proving a gritty performer in terms of robust build quality.
Waste Management
Easymix Concrete has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL-210 4x2 12-tonner fitted with a Schwing Stetter SP500 groundline concrete pump capable of placing 50m3 of ready-mix concrete per hour.
Concrete Mixers
There’s a new single telephone number for Scania Driver Training Services and Scania OnBoard – Scania’s telematics service – at 03454 507735.
Driver / People Management
Forensic Police Vehicle Examiner based at St. Asaph
Salary : Grade SO2 (£29,878 - £31,620 p.a.)
Nissan has announced it will unveil its latest pick-up truck to the European market at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show (15-27 September).
Light Commercial Vehicles
London-based operator O’Donovan Waste Disposal is trialling a Mercedes-Benz Econic skip lorry as part of the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) programme.
Road Safety
BPW says its new-generation Eco Plus 3combines all the benefits of the popular Eco Hub system with even better maintenance and fitting features for transport engineers.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Vehicle leasing firm ALD Automotive has described the Mercedes-Benz New Vito as a “game-changer”, saying its features set it apart from others in the medium van sector.
Light Commercial Vehicles