Miniclipper Logistics has taken nine new MAN TGX tractor units and two new Volvo FL5 12 tonne rigids from fleet rental firm Dawsonrentals, all with Microlise fleet management systems and forward-facing cameras on board.
TelematicsCy Wilkinson is the new managing director at steering specialist PEL to drive manufacturing excellence. PEL customers include Alexander Dennis, Force Protection, JCB and Dennis Eagle.
People
Trailer manufacturer Paneltex Martrans will be exhibiting its latest walking floor trailer at Tip-Ex later this month (28-30 May, Harrogate), which features the new Keith ‘V-Floor’ system and Keith Sweep system.
Trailers
Imperial Commercials, a DAF Trucks dealership, has opened a new purpose-built facility at Dorcan, near Swindon, which has nine truck bays, an ATF lane and a tachograph centre.
Dealerships
Scottish engineering solutions business WGM Engineering Group is reporting fuel savings of 22% across its 90-strong van fleet after implementing TomTom Telematics’ fleet management platform 12 months ago.
Telematics
High level technicians, workshop supervisors and fleet engineering managers are being targeted with a new series of courses from the FTA (Freight Transport Association), starting this month (May 2015).
Continuing Professional Development
BVRLA (the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) has responded to this week’s UK Supreme Court ruling on air pollution by publishing a five-point strategy that it believes would help the next government tackle the problem as far as road transport is concerned.
Emissions
UKPIA (the UK Petroleum Industry Association) has today (1 May 2015) launched a new Safe Loading Pass Scheme which will be managed by the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
Driver / People ManagementThe control unit for the steered trailing axle may crack, due to a warped fixing bracket, and allow ingress of moisture.This may cause a short circuit. Normally a yellow fault message will appear and the system will default to safe, passive steering mode. However it is possible the defect may have an adverse affect on the performance of the axle while the vehicle is in motion. On affected vehicles, replace the control unit bracket and, if necessary, the control unit.
Recalls
Fleet managers asking employees to allow access to their driving licence records, could find themselves breaking the law, in “the confusion” surrounding the upcoming abolition of the licence paper counterpart.
Driver CPC
Volvo’s B8R Euro 6 chassis is now available in the UK with Sunsundegui SC5 bodywork – a combination, says Volvo, which offers a versatile vehicle with the best fuel efficiency.
Bus & Coach
DAF Trucks is to sponsor Think Logistics – the new transport industry-led initiative to encourage 16—19 -year-olds into a career within the sector – for three years.
Apprenticeships