OWL Midlands, held on July 8 at New Hall in Sutton Coldfield, will have the new ‘Dennis to the Rescue’ mobile classroom on show. Attendees will also discover the benefits of switching over to electric refuse collection vehicles.
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WCRAQ appoints Charlotte Smith as Youth Ambassador to protect children from air pollution
WCRAQ has appointed Charlotte Smith, 14-year-old founder of the EV Thank You campaign to improve children’s health, as Youth Ambassador.
Jon Siviter joins Creative Vehicle Wrapping as Director
Jon Siviter recently joined the team at specialist wrapping company Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) as Director. Jon leaves his position as UK Sales Manager for Riverside Truck Rental (part of the NRG Group) to take up the new role.
Sentinel Systems brings vehicle safety and operational benefits to Moove Lubricants
Vehicle safety specialists Sentinel Systems has supplied a high-spec HGV safety solution to lubricant distributor Moove Lubricants, resulting in significant operational benefits and Moove now being on track to achieve FORS Silver Membership.
Support grows for Mellor’s ‘big bus bias’ campaign
Following its criticism, earlier this month of the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) latest round of restrictive funding for smaller size-appropriate zero-emissions buses, Rochdale-based bus manufacturer, Mellor, has received substantial backing for its ‘big bus bias’ campaign from industry bodies, charities…
Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell truck for long haul applications
Daimler Trucks focuses on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport.
DriverMetrics publishes ‘Improving Driver Well-being: A Guide for Managers’
A new white paper authored by DriverMetrics Research Director, Dr Lisa Dorn, is designed to help managers understand key concepts around mental health and its impact in the workplace. In particular, it focuses on the effect that poor mental health has on driver behaviour and provides practical advice on managing and improving fleet safety.
Marshall Fleet Solutions invests in further tail lift expertise
Marshall Fleet Solutions has, with immediate effect, appointed industry stalwart Andrew Kitchen as Head of Tail Lift Operations as part of the planned expansion of its growing tail lift division.
Ziegler commits to research into hydrogen-fuelled firefighting vehicles
Firefighting vehicle manufacturer Ziegler is investigating hydrogen as an energy source for firefighting trucks.
Scammell Commercial invests in Isuzu bodies
Specialist municipal leasing company Scammell Commercial has just added six new Isuzu trucks to its fleet covering 3.5 tonnes, 7.5 tonnes and 13.5 tonne GVW models.