The multi-circuit protection valve section of the APU has been incorrectly piped. The driver could release the park brake without sufficient pressure in the service brake circuits for them to...
Recalls
Paper, packaging and marketing materials merchant Antalis has ordered 81 new trucks from Fraikin under a £5million, seven-year contract hire deal to modernise its 160-strong fleet.
Rigids
Transdek UK, which specialises in double-deck semi-trailer design and manufacture, has been granted a patent for its award winning fixed double-deck trailer.
Trailers
London mayor Sadiq Khan is being urged to get behind natural gas-powered HGVs by former development minister Mike Foster (pictured), in a drive to improve air quality.
Alternative Fuels
Following yesterday’s (23 January 2017) publication of the government’s Industrial Strategy green paper, with £390 million pledged for future transport, the Natural Gas Vehicle Network (NGVN) is...
Alternative Fuels
Five new computer-controlled Ahcon safety inflation cages, worth £100,000, have been added by Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) as the company expands its tyre and wheel fitting service.
Tyres & Retreads
Linwood, Renfrewshire-based logistics, construction and maintenance services specialist Malcom Group has acquired another 28 Mercedes-Benz vans – a mix of Citans, Vitos and Sprinters.
Car Derived VansThe maintenance flap under the driver's window may open unintentionally. On affected vehicles, replace snap lock in the lower area of the maintenance flap under the driver's window by a lock with...
Recalls
A new free phone app from Goodyear, for iOS and android devices, promises to make the management of tyre retreading more efficient.
Tyres & Retreads
Ground-care, construction and materials handling sales and service specialist Lloyd has been appointed to the Mercedes-Benz Unimog dealership network.
Off Roaders
Lerwick-based specialist logistics firm Northwards has taken delivery of four new reefers from Schmitz Cargobull for its contract transporting chilled salmon and white fish from the Shetlands to the...
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The growing move towards low- or zero-emission bus and coach fleets is evidenced by Grayson Thermal Systems fortunes, with the firm reporting a £3 million boost in last year’s revenues.
Green Vehicles