In a bid to fill a significant training gap and improve safety standards for tyre technicians, UK training provider Remit Group has launched its brand-new Specialist Tyre Operative (STO) apprenticeship standard.
After suffering numerous failures and replacement costs associated with tyre sidewall damage and low-wear characteristics, the Kent-based bus fleet of Go-Coach Hire is shifting its entire fleet to Bandvulc BDE1 Citymaster tyres and Uniroyal products. Bandvulc products are fitted to drive axles with Uniroyal going onto steer axles. Bandvulc and Uniroyal are both part of
An agreement has been struck between Hella and Hengst, to enable Hella to add Hengst’s commercial vehicle filters to its comprehensive product portfolio. Two years ago, an alliance was formed between the two companies to create Hella Hengst, a brand for the passenger car and light commercial vehicle sectors. However, this new arrangement means that Hella can now distribute a complete filter programme across the entire aftermarket. The offering consists of more than 1,000 references across light commercial, truck, bus, agricultural
For the first time, Speedline Truck will attend the upcoming Busworld Europe in Brussels from October 18-23, focusing on innovative product solutions for electric, hybrid and fuel-cell buses in response to recent demand for optimised battery ranges and the associated payloads. The brand will also present a new product. With a bolt hole diameter of
DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of 700 new vehicles, including 550 FH tractor units. The delivery marks the start of a new strategic partnership between the logistics giant – part of Deutsche Post DHL Group – and Volvo Trucks. As part of a £90million investment in its UK fleet announced last month, the new
A limited edition version of its flagship S-series Highline tractor unit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its V8 engine is being launched by Scania. Just 25 of the trucks – available in either two- or three-axle format – will be made, each one individually numbered. Available in three distinctive anniversary colours – Ruby Red,
Chinese giant Yutong Bus has been celebrating after its L4 autonomous buses clocked up a combined 10,000 km of safe operation. The company has four buses operating around the city of Zhengzhou as part of the 5G intelligent public transport project run jointly with Henan Provincial Government. The milestone marked the end of the official
BYD, Europe’s leading eBus manufacturer, just secured a big order to deliver 22 fully electric 12-metre eBuses in Germany. With the purchase of these eBuses, Bogestra and HCR will make a significant contribution to the electrification of public transport and the improvement of air quality in the Ruhr Metropolitan Region. It is BYD’s first order for
Calor Ireland is urging government to back its green energy push by helping with the investment in a network of liquefied natural gas (LNG) filling stations to fuel trucks. The Irish Independent reports that the new head of Calor Ireland, Duncan Osborne, made the bid ahead of the Budget and as the State grapples with
Waltham Forest has become the latest local authority wishing to specify FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, in its planning policy requirements. If its plans are adopted, road transport operators working within the borough must meet FORS Silver level accreditation from 2020. Waltham Forest borough council in Greater London, has just published its Draft Local
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