Optimise your fleet performance at OWL Scotland This year, Optimised Waste and Logistics are presenting a new concept at OWL Scotland online on October 29, and are excited for you to be a part of this. OWL exhibitors have specially…
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Dennis Eagle RCVs delivered to Southampton City Council
Nine Dennis Eagle diesel RCVs have been delivered to Southampton City Council in line with the goals of its Green City Charter.
The council ordered seven Elite 6×2 rear-steer vehicles with Olympus 21m3 bodies fitted with Terberg OmniTRADE bin lifts and two Elite 4×2 narrow vehicles with Olympus 10m3 bodies and Terberg OmniDEL Electric bin lifts.
Fleet Vision International, Autumn 2020, has been published
Fleet Vision Autumn 2020 has been published, read the latest issue.
Daimler Trucks presents the world premiere of Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck
The truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks presented today the technology strategy for electrification of its vehicles, featuring the new Mercedes Benz fuel-cell concept trucks. The presented technology strategy for electrification ranged from urban distribution to international long-haul transport, thus reaffirming Daimler’s…
Camera monitoring significantly improves safety of HGV driving, study shows
A new study by computer scientists and driving psychologists from the University of Nottingham has shown that HGV drivers drive much more safely when camera in their cab monitors their behaviour. Data collected before and after the installation of unobtrusive…
FORS member Emily Collins from MEMS Power Generation has become the 2,000th qualified FORS Practitioner.
FORS Practitioner status has become the benchmark for road transport management training, with its popularity leading to the 2,000th qualified FORS Practitioner milestone.
Speedy services drives safety and insurance improvements with VisionTracks’s video telematics
Speedy Services, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire company, has improved road safety, reduced fleet insurance fraud and dramatically cut claims costs using video telematics.
Cambridgeshire company struck by Volvo’s fuel-saving capabilities
The Cambridgeshire-based company, G Webb Haulage, has purchased its first Volvo truck since 2011. Its brand-new Volvo FM 8×4 rigid with lifting rear axle, unique to Volvo Trucks, has already impressed the haulage company with its fuel-saving capabilities.
FORS launches training material to help fleet operators control tiredness
FORS has unveiled a new training package designed to help fleet operators better manage driver fatigue.
Biffa to achieve major savings by reviewing transmission servicing intervals
One of the UK’s leading sustainable waste management business, Biffa, is planning to achieve savings of £200,000 per year on truck transmission servicing costs.