DVSA, the newly-merged agency combining VOSA and the Driving Standards Agency, began 2014 in style with the opening of the 400th site in its authorised testing facility (ATF) scheme. The [...]
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA – incorporating VOSA) has announced that its inspectors will be undergoing a new training and assessment programme, which is quality-assured by the Institute [...]
Merc Arocs makes its mark in UK construction sector
Published On: Wednesday 8 January 2014
Three British operators have put the first UK examples of the Arocs – Mercedes’ new Euro 6-only construction truck – into service. Construction, waste management and recycling specialist GBN Services, [...]
Commercial vehicle spares supplier Amipart has announced the launch of a range of OEM quality brake pads, which it says are available at competitive aftermarket prices. All Amipart brake pads [...]
Reforms to the truck and bus driving test regime, which were due to come into force in January, have been subject to a slight delay. Legislation will now come into [...]
Bridgestone makes capital gain with bus tyre maintenance contract
Published On: Wednesday 18 December 2013
Tyre services specialist Bridgestone has made what it says is one of its most significant breakthroughs in London, through the expansion of a bus fleet contract with public transport giant [...]
The independent traffic commissioners for England, Scotland and Wales have released their annual report for 2012-13 – in which they have outlined recent developments in their work overseeing operator licensing [...]
A new vehicle safety equipment provider, RearClear Ltd, has designed and has a patent pending for a wing mirror said to improve vision and safety in inclement weather conditions when [...]
Go-Ahead extends lubrication contract with Optimum and Q8Oils
Published On: Wednesday 11 December 2013
Bus operator Go-Ahead London has said it is extending a three-year contract with Optimum Oils, which distributes Q8Oils lubricants to the UK bus and coach market. Optimum, which supplies both [...]