The drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued correctly, so the securing nuts may become loose, resulting in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or...
Recalls
Last month’s publication of the DfT’s long-awaited concluding report on its Low Carbon Truck Trial reveals a mixed picture. However, there remain encouraging ways forward, says Brian Tinham
Alternative Fuels
As the transport industry increasingly wakes up to the importance of competence and compliance at every level, including vehicle inspection and maintenance, irtec is trending upwards. Brian Tinham...
IrtecThomas Hemmerich is to be the next managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, taking over from Simon Elliott on 1 February (2017).
People
Never before has electronics, sensor and computing technology so dominated the pace of truck development. Brian Tinham examines the future with Bosch and Wabco
Telematics
Drivers prefer trucks equipped with Hadley SmartValves for coupling and uncoupling operations, according to a survey commissioned late last year by the company.
Fifth Wheels
Compliance and maintenance management software specialist r2c Online says it will double its workforce over the next 18 months, as it builds on the 15,000 fleets and 800 workshops already using its...
Road Legal
The National Refuse Championships, formerly known as the World Refuse Championships, are returning after 22 years absence – to Weston-super-Mare seafront on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Municipal Vehicles
XS Transport has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545LS 6x2 tractor unit – its first under a three-year full-service contract hire agreement with Asset Alliance.
Finance & Leasing
More details have emerged on ULEMCo’s successful funding bid to trial hydrogen dual-fuel commercial vehicles under the government’s £20 million Low Emission Freight and Logistics programme.
Alternative Fuels
DFDS Logistics Belfast has commissioned a fleet of refrigerated semi-trailers from Gray & Adams for temperature-controlled transport work across the Irish Sea and into Europe.
Trailers
Imperial Commercials, the UK’s largest DAF Dealer group, has launched Imperial Truck & Trailer, a dedicated TRP all-makes truck, trailer and van parts shop on the Harpur Hill Business Park in Buxton.
Gearboxes