Transport Engineer Archive

Articles within the archive for October 2012

01/10/2012	:	Western Commercial gets Mercedes-Benz truck and van franchise for Dundee - News
01/10/2012	:	Inductive charging for electric bus trials in Netherlands - News
01/10/2012	:	Four top-spec aluminium tippers join Fox Plant operation - News
01/10/2012	:	Bernard Matthews leans on Schmitz Cargobull trailers - News
02/10/2012	:	Fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is fit for Starplan - News
02/10/2012	:	Trailer parking system prevents accidental brake release - News
03/10/2012	:	SDC drawbar trailer (telescopic towing beam) - TE Vosa
03/10/2012	:	First new Volvo FH truck fetches record price on eBay - News
03/10/2012	:	Euro 6 vehicles the target for Michelin with new X-Coach HL-Z - News
03/10/2012	:	Type approval-friendly trucks launched early by DAF - News
03/10/2012	:	MoTs while you sleep, offers Midlands Truck & Van - News
04/10/2012	:	Chappell’s double first with Mercedes-Benz Actros Titan - News
04/10/2012	:	Bespoke Iveco Eurocargo heads to prestige car dealer - News
04/10/2012	:	First Renault truck to carry fine art for Williams & Hill - News
04/10/2012	:	Bloodhound team successfully completes rocket testing - News
05/10/2012	:	Show reel - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	BP McKeefry tanker combination helps to clean up London - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Your shout! - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Pilgrim chooses Gray & Adams temperature-controlled bodies in fleet upgrade - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Day Aggregates adds more DAF trucks to the fleet - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	First Schmitz Cargobull for Brian Yeardley Continental - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Randall Barber rates Continental tyre service - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Tridem’s traction and manoeuvrability convince Wynnstay - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Knowledge is power - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Loaded question - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Class acts? - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	The FH reborn - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Expo expects - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Spot the difference? - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Fully equipped - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Three-horse race - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Will the new man at the helm steer the rudder? - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	People news for October 2012 - Reference/Features
05/10/2012	:	Commercial Vehicle Forum to focus on road transport for economic recovery - News
05/10/2012	:	New Actros truck is fuel champion for Ken Mallinson - News
05/10/2012	:	Latest version of FleetPlus wins award for Haldex - News
05/10/2012	:	Boost to apprentices as Transport for London seeks 100 - News
08/10/2012	:	Cartwright longer trailers enter service with Acumen - News
08/10/2012	:	Clean LCVs for destined for Clear Drains - News
08/10/2012	:	Premium economy calls for extra Renault investment - News
09/10/2012	:	Arla’s one-of-a-kind trailer and tanker combo hits the highways - News
09/10/2012	:	Volvo introduces collision warning with emergency brake - News
09/10/2012	:	Bodyshop of the year crown goes to Perrys of Gobowen - News
10/10/2012	:	Memorial Foundation donates over £22,000 to UK charities - News
10/10/2012	:	British engineering solves French tourist bus problem - News
10/10/2012	:	£1m vehicle deal struck between transport trio - News
10/10/2012	:	Goodyear unveils first AA grade steer concept tyre - News
11/10/2012	:	Demand exceeds supply for commercial vehicle technicians - News
11/10/2012	:	Double drive Volvo FH leads to costs savings for Welsh operator - News
11/10/2012	:	J Clarke’s new Mercedes-Benz models enter service - News
11/10/2012	:	Firow expands truck fleet with extra DAF CFs and LFs - News
12/10/2012	:	Ian Craig (Haulage) builds up fleet with first Renault trucks - News
12/10/2012	:	First of the irtec trailer technicians now accredited - News
15/10/2012	:	Two new bulk food powder tankers join Clugston fleet - News
15/10/2012	:	Hodgson & Hodgson selects more Mercedes-Benz vehicles - News
16/10/2012	:	Safety first, from North West Trucks DAF and Woodwards - News
16/10/2012	:	Thompsons and MAN build even higher spec 8x4 tipper - News
16/10/2012	:	Even bigger and better CV Show promised for 2013 - News
16/10/2012	:	Toyota releases details of LCV challenger for Europe - News
17/10/2012	:	Major fleet replacement means more Ivecos for Coleman’s ABC - News
17/10/2012	:	London gets concrete evidence of Volvo’s servicing - News
17/10/2012	:	40,000 up for Dennison Trailers in Northern Ireland - News
18/10/2012	:	Robinsons says it’s ready for more Volvo coaches - News
18/10/2012	:	Vauxhall and The Cold Consortium collaborate on chilled Movano - News
18/10/2012	:	Century of Transicold fridges for DMC Trailer Rentals - News
19/10/2012	:	Paneltex enters 7.5-tonne electric truck into Future Car Challenge - News
19/10/2012	:	Longer truck testing commences at MAN in Germany - News
19/10/2012	:	More power from Scania Truck Rental, with V8 tractors - News
22/10/2012	:	Trials confirm fuel savings of MiX Telematics’ fleet system - News
22/10/2012	:	Simon Gibson Transport enjoys payload advantage with DAF XF105 - News
22/10/2012	:	PPG and Weightlifter body boosts safety for Day Group - News
22/10/2012	:	Volvo Bus boss to retire early next year - News
23/10/2012	:	Nidera invests in quintet of New Actros tractor units - News
23/10/2012	:	FPS takes delivery of large Vauxhall Combo fleet - News
23/10/2012	:	WABCO to market OptiFlow trailer aerodynamic system - News
23/10/2012	:	IRTE announces Euro Bus Expo 2012 presence at the NEC - News
24/10/2012	:	Iveco picks up GreenFleet environmental award - News
24/10/2012	:	Toyota Hilux 4x4 converted for West Midlands Fire Service - News
24/10/2012	:	Ashwoods supplies first hybrid van to West Midlands Fire Service - News
24/10/2012	:	New Ford Transit Connects are pretty in brick red - News
25/10/2012	:	Ford confirms closure of two UK plants - News
25/10/2012	:	Volvo FM trucks prove fuel savings at GRS Bagging - News
25/10/2012	:	FTA supports government’s HGV road user levy bill - News
25/10/2012	:	Speed tests improves fuel economy for utilities firm - News
25/10/2012	:	Transport managers told not to lose sight of CPC role - News
26/10/2012	:	Linton Fuel Oils swaps to Continental for quality and payload - News
26/10/2012	:	Krone’s securing system improves GBA Services’ efficiency - News
26/10/2012	:	Vacu-Lug appointed UK distributor for West Lake tyres - News
26/10/2012	:	Citroën announces improvements to Berlingo Airdream line-up - News
26/10/2012	:	Cummins Turbo Technologies signs 600m euro deal with European truck OEMs - News
29/10/2012	:	Highways and Met Office commence winter service - News
29/10/2012	:	Stagecoach introduces greener fuel for Scottish buses - News
29/10/2012	:	Volvo Trucks service promises five per cent fuel savings - News
29/10/2012	:	MAN receives eCarTec Award 2012 for low-emission truck - News
30/10/2012	:	First maintenance sites gain full IRTE workshop accreditation - News
30/10/2012	:	Rickerby’s Isuzu truck brings payload advantages - News
30/10/2012	:	Zenith Hygiene cuts insurance costs, thanks to TomTom - News
30/10/2012	:	Kelly floored by Schmitz Cargobull Mega trailers - News
30/10/2012	:	Webasto announces charity tie-up with Help for Heroes - News
31/10/2012	:	Scandinavia tyres promise powerful winter grip - News
31/10/2012	:	New Renault Master ECO comes with competitive finance - News
31/10/2012	:	Tough Fuso Canter pulls its weight for John Graham - News
31/10/2012	:	Stoneridge announces Apps for Android users - News