Returnloads.net says there has been a 53% increase in the number of loads posted on its online site in Q1 2015, compared to the same period last year.
Fleet Management Systems
Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and bodybuilder Thompsons have revealed their show trucks for the Tip-Ex event (28—30 May 2015, Harrogate International Centre).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Organisers of the European Bus Forum Conference & Expo (2 July 2015, University of Manchester) have announced that Transport Engineer readers can receive a 20% discount on the price of a standard delegate place.
Bus & Coach
Waste management business Taylors Industrial Services has taken delivery of a Whale ADR tipping tanker.
Tankers
Volvo Group has announced that chief executive Olof Persson is stepping down with immediate effect and will be replaced by Scania’s president and CEO Martin Lundstedt.
People
An upgraded Renault dealership has opened in Duxford, Cambridge, at WTL Truck & Van Centres.
Dealerships
MAN has approved Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30 high-performance diesel engine oil as the first fill for its Euro 6 trucks – the German giant’s first exclusive endorsement.
Lubricants & Systems
HE Payne (Transport) has taken delivery of two Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) tractor units – the first Iveco trucks on its fleet – following a successful demonstration against competitors’ tractors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Jack Richards & Son is taking 130 Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG Space Cab tractors – 94 fleet replacements and 36 additions – in one of the largest single orders the Fakenham- and Northwich-based independent haulier has ever placed.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
North American Coach USA and Megabus.com have announced a multi-million dollar investment in the GreenRoad eco-driving system to help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while also improving passenger comfort and cutting the risk of accidents.
Driver / People Management
After a decade away from the road freight transport’s greatest UK event, Pirelli says its return to the CV Show, with new flagship truck and van tyres, went very well.
Tyres & Retreads
Telematics system provider Brigade Electronics is warning operators that using untrained fitters to install equipment can lead to product failure – or, worse still, unsafe vehicles.
Telematics