Colas has stepped up to Iveco Ecodaily 7-tonner, from its earlier 6.5-tonne Daily LCVs – pointing to the extra payload from the same footprint.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Illston and Robson has released a quick-change air line system, which it's calling the Bessie.
Couplings
It was not the easiest of starts for a new DAF LF55 that recently joined Carnegie Fuels' fleet – facing the worst early winter conditions that Scotland had experienced for years.
Tankers
An on-board hydrogen generator, launched by h2gogo for retrofitting to petrol or diesel engined transit vans, trucks and buses, is being trialled by Grundon Waste Management.
Engine/Transmission Management
irtec certification is going places, and mechanics and transport managers alike need to be aware of the changes. It started late last year, with news that the commercial vehicle technician licencing...
Irtec
When it comes to abnormal loads, truck engineering and logistics move up to a different level. Brian Tinham talks to the specialists
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Suckling Transport has renewed a contract to fit Michelin tyres across its fleet, following an 11% reduction in tyre-related breakdowns since fitting Michelin tyres in 2008.
Tyres & Retreads
Federal-Mogul has developed a new material for valve seat inserts that helps manufacturers meet the durability demands of engine downsizing and alternative or high-octane blended fuels.
Engines & Engine PartsFollowing its change of spec for 3.5 tonne home delivery vehicles, from refrigerated van conversions to refrigerated box bodies, Abel & Cole has ordered 45 more of the new specification vehicles.
Refrigeration
Trailer and transport equipment builder Oldbury UK has taken over the role of UK and Ireland importer for Cayvol hydraulic chain- and hook-loaders.
Municipal Vehicles
ePower Trucks, which saw sales grow 55% last year, with its electric trucks and utility vehicles, has secured £1million funding package from Yorkshire Bank.
Electric Vehicles
Ashwoods Energy, which supplies batteries and battery management systems to electric and hybrid vehicle producers, has won the regional finals of the Shell Springboard awards.
Electric Vehicles