VOSA and DSA merge to form Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Published On: Thursday 28 November 2013
The launch of a newly-formed Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has been announced today. The new name will gradually replace those of the existing Vehicle & Operator Services Agency, [...]
The Department of Transport (DfT) has set out its stall on the future of Driver CPC – suggesting it would be unlikely to support major expansions of the project’s scope, [...]
Northern Ireland O-licences revoked in illegal fuel clampdown
Published On: Tuesday 26 November 2013
Northern Ireland’s Department of the Environment (DoE) has announced it has revoked the operator licences of fleets found to be using laundered fuel. Three O-licences have now been revoked “for [...]
Nottingham-based pet and aquatic products supplier Pedigree Wholesale has recently upgraded its 7.5-tonne rigid distribution fleet with its first Isuzu. Established over 40 years ago and now operating through five [...]
A surfacing and reinstatement specialist says it has cut carbon emissions and annual fuel costs by £160,000, with the help of fleet management technology from TomTom. Part of the Ferns [...]
Storage systems supplier Bott Ltd has announced the launch of its new Smartvan product range, which it claims helps tradespeople to save costs and increase productivity. The new van [...]
Three new Neoplan tri-axle Tourliners have gone into service with Heathrow-based coach hire and executive travel operator, Symphony Coaches. The ‛P20’ chassis specification includes a 13.2m wheel-base, 53 seats plus [...]
Andyfreight installs JOST sensor system as standard
Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013
Stourbridge-based haulier Andyfreight Ltd is specifying JOST sensor fifth wheel coupling systems as standard for all of its Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, in a bid to ensure driver safety. The [...]
Logistics recruitment and training specialist Driver Hire has launched its new online driving licence check system, which it says can save operators both time and money, remove human error and provide a fully [...]
