A total of 2,384 emergency service drivers have been certified to the higher Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS) since the training system was introduced in 2014, it was announced today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), along with representatives of the emergency services. The figures were revealed to mark the fifth anniversary of the introduction of
Textar sponsored Newell & Wright Motorsport has achieved third place in the British Truck Racing Championship Division one. In thrilling end to the season at Brands Hatch, driver John Newell battled all weathers to finish ahead of his rival and consolidate third place. With more trucks competing in the final race weekend of the season,
To make sure all of its products meet its quality, safety and reliability standards, German firm Diesel Technic, which offers the brands DT Spare Parts and Siegel Automotive, uses its Diesel Technic Quality System (DTQS). The system is divided into four core processes: product development, initial sample inspection, series inspection and aftersales support. Product development
Verizon Connect has introduced ‘Immobilisation’, a powerful tool developed specifically for customers who want to help prevent unauthorised use of vehicles and aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles. Available through the Verizon Connect Reveal platform, Immobilisation enables fleet managers to remotely disable a vehicle’s ignition once the vehicle’s engine has been shut off, effectively
The benefits operators can gain from retreading their tyres are numerous. With retreads, fleets achieve 95 per cent mileage at 70 per cent of the cost of a new tyre, offering excellent value for money and significantly reducing running costs in a competitive fleet market. The process means 80 per cent of the materials required
McCulla Ireland has won the CILT UK Award for Environmental Improvement, which was recently presented in London by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. McCulla Ireland was Northern Ireland’s only winner at this year’s CILT Centenary Awards for Excellence. Operations Director at McCulla Ireland, Brian Beattie hailed the win as “fantastic” and said “a great
Sales of Volvo Trucks’ new electric FL and FE models have started in selected markets across Europe. Designed to meet increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments, the new trucks will initially be sold in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands. But plans are also in place to roll-out into the
Batteries used in Irizar electric buses and coaches are to be given a second life as part of a new collaboration. The new partnership between the Spanish manufacturer and electric mobility company Ibil will see the batteries reused as energy storage elements in charging facilities Ibil is developing and deploying at Repsol service stations and
Toyota tells us that it has unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell electric UTR (Utility Tractor Rig in conjunction with the 43rd Fuel Cell Seminar and Energy Exposition. The Japanese manufacturer claims this is a world first. The unique UTR is now in operation at the Port of Los Angeles. The prototype, known as UNO,
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