Weller will be responsible for the management of all Driver CPC planning, training standards, and the commercial delivery to all external and internal clients, reporting directly to Andy Frost, trg’s logistics director (Distribution). Working previously in the private and public sector in varying managerial training appointments and recently working in Afghanistan for a large logistics […]
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All the new trucks have been supplied to DSL by Isuzu Truck’s long-standing dealer Warrington Vehicle Centre, and are now operating from DSL Hire and Sales, and Contract Scaffolding locations throughout the UK. With each vehicle expected to cover in excess of 50,000 miles per annum over a 5-year working life, the Isuzu rigids have […]
Menzies Distribution will receive the trucks in batches throughout 2013 and 2014 as part of a five-year contract hire agreement with Ryder. Although some trucks will arrive after emission standard Euro 6 comes into force next January, all will be Euro5 compliant, due to a joint initiative between Ryder and Iveco to have the new […]
The long-bodied 109 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY arrived via local Aldershot dealer Rossetts Commercials, and was wrapped in the companies’ pink livery by Reade Signs, also of Aldershot. The model’s 90hp diesel engine is enhanced by BlueEFFICIENCY technology, including the ECO Start/Stop function, low rolling resistance tyres and optimised alternator and battery management systems. Mercedes claim that […]
Overall, CV manufacturing fell 13.5% during the first half of 2013 to 48,517 units, leading to a fall in export volumes. This impacted growth, with just 51% of volumes going overseas for the year-to-date versus 61% a year ago. Nigel Base, SMMT CV manager, explained: ‘June's CV output provides a welcome boost to our commercial […]
Organised gangs nationwide are targeting converters fitted to many brands of van and 4×4, because of the high values of the platinum, rhodium, palladium and other precious metals they employ to clean exhaust emissions. Both types of vehicle are vulnerable to this crime because of their relatively high ground clearance. Police say that the thieves […]
The 7” Android-based touch screen tablet facilitates driver ID, text and voice communications, trip sheet, integrated satellite navigation, task management and driving style coaching and debrief functionality. As the DCM6 shares the same core software as the SmartPOD application, the device can be optionally removed from the cab to carry out hand held tasks using the […]
In addition to testing the latest vans from Mercedes-Benz, guests could explore some of the activities taking place in the 11.000 m³ Experience Pavilion, such as ridng a smart e-bike or taking a tour of the 58-vehicle bodybuilder demonstration area. Making its UK debut at the Experience, just weeks after its international unveil, was the new Sprinter, […]
The report also shows that the average values of used LCV’s at auction fell by just £33 across the board from £4,322 to £4,289 between May and June. NAMA suggests that the increase in the average number of days in stock was almost certainly attributable to the spike in volumes seen in May and the […]
The van and car tyres were transported to the UK Cement Industry (Lafarge Industries) via Sapphire Energy, where they were shredded and then fed into the cement kiln as a replacement fuel for coal. Vellco insists that this is not only environmentally beneficial, but it also reduces NOX oxides of nitrogen, as well providing as […]
