Cities should not be setting vehicle design standards, says FTA
The warning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) comes as a consultation on London’s proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is launched today (Tuesday, January 8).
Read full storyAward for Sainsbury’s driver following car blaze
The bravery of Sainsbury’s delivery driver Kevin Marriott has been recognised at the Van Excellence Honours Lunch, organised by the FTA.
- FTA Van Excellence celebrates the ‘best of the best’
- APC reports 3.5% growth in turnover
- Online bids increase in October LCV market
Funding open for operators to prepare for Leeds CAZ
Operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) can apply for funding to prepare for the clean air zone (CAZ), says Leeds City Council.
- Hyundai conducts autonomous platooning trial
- Dore to Door achieves FORS gold standard
- DVSA prosecution highlights DPF parts risk
Levy change sought following £1m for new drivers
The commercial fleet industry is hoping to secure changes to the apprenticeship levy after securing Government cash to tackle the driver shortage.
- DAF Driver Challenge: Scott Lewis represents UK
- New role for Phil Quelch at Go Plant Fleet Services
- £1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector
Healthcare at Home agrees Mercedes-Benz fleet deal
Funded and fleet managed by Zenith, Healthcare at Home’s new vans are being supplied by dealer Rossetts Commercials.
- Cooper Brothers switch to Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres
- ATS strikes fleet deal with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
- SsangYong to provide fleet of Mussos to Highways England
Revised Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck goes on sale
A revised Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck, offering increased safety equipment and a new Euro 6d diesel engine has gone on sale in the UK.
- Nissan Navara gets improved payload and performance
- Mitsubishi showcases Shogun Sport SVP Concept
- Isuzu launches new D-Max XTR and limited edition Safir
