A road safety initiative for school children has been launched by national road safety organisation, Road Safety GB (RSGB), alongside CLOCS (Construction Logistics Cycle Safety) and Scania.
Road Safety
Contract hire and fleet leasing specialist Ogilvie Fleet has signed up to the Fleet Assist network for its 12,000 company cars and vans.
Repair & Maintenance
The IMI has launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at five road show events around the UK.
Apprenticeships
Clive Price Transport has won a new Euro 6 Scania R-Series tractor unit, built to its own specification, in this year’s Michelin competition – another vehicle replacement for its 12-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Freight business Simarco says it is boosting productivity and reducing carbon emissions by maximising utilisation of its 66-strong fleet – supported by local Volvo dealer MC Truck & Bus, of Witham, Essex.
Dealerships
Coach operator Motts Travel is reporting improved visibility of fuel use and stocks across its 65-strong fleet, after implementing the Eclipse system from Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel Systems
Parcel distribution business DPD Group has signed up for a bespoke service contract, focusing on vehicle uptime, with Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Derby-based logistics business ATL Warehousing and Distribution has taken delivery of a fleet of new Volkswagen Crafter vans from Imperial Commercials, also in Derby.
Panel Vans
Dearman, which now styles itself as the clean cold technology company, has received funding by the government’s Innovate UK to develop more applications for its zero-emission transport refrigeration system.
Alternative Fuels
Texa’s IDC4 diagnostics has been enhanced to include the new Truck 36 and Car 58 versions as well as implementation for BIKE, OFF-HIGHWAY and MARINE engined vehicles.
Diagnostic Equipment
Trailer axles specialist VALX has significantly expanded its distribution network across Europe since becoming part of FUWA K-Hitch Australia last November.
Axles
ASA Scaffolding Services is running its first new trucks, a pair of 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs construction rigids that have joined the firm’s existing five pre-owned trucks, all also Mercedes.
Drop Side