For the first time in decades a new UK trailer and body manufacturer has entered the market – in the form of Tiger, launched by John and Steven Cartwright.
Trailers
Distribution and logistics specialist Canute Group says it has solved access problems at some loading bays of a national high street retailer by specifying Tridec steering systems on two new 13.7...
Steering Systems
One lucky Michelin customer is set to win a new Euro 6 6x2 tractor unit this year, with no purchase, hire, lease or R&M to pay for three years.
Tyres & Retreads
Norfolk Environmental Waste Services has taken delivery of six Boughton hookloader-equipped Volvo FM eight-wheelers to support operations at its household waste recycling centres under contract with...
Municipal Vehicles
With fewer than three weeks to go until opening day, the 2014 CV Show and Workshop (29 April until 1 May at the NEC, Birmingham) is full and sold out, according to the organisers.
CV Show
DAF is now offering "fully proven" Microlise telematics with its R&M contracts on new trucks (35% of all new DAFs sold and 100% of all new DAF tractors), at no additional cost.
Telematics
Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell has warned operators in specialist industries that they could lose their 'O' licences, if they attract multiple convictions.
O Licence
Williams Grand Prix Engineering has sold its Williams Hybrid Power subsidiary to GKN Land Systems for an undisclosed multi-million pound sum.
Hybrids
Tyre technicians need more knowledge than many realise. Brian Tinham talks to Rob Burton and Steve Jones, from Michelin's truck technical team
Tyres & Retreads
With reports of eightfold improvements in first-time MOT pass rates, 66% reductions in PRS (pass after rectification at station) and returns on investment of 200%, irtec appears to be flying. Brian...
Continuing Professional Development
With the DfT's 10-year trial of longer semi-trailers now well underway, Brian Tinham talks to manufacturers, operators and repairers about choices and experiences to date
Longer Semi-TrailersFormer Iveco boss Chris Thornycroft-Smith has been appointed non-executive director at fast-growing transport bio-LNG and LNG (liquefied natural gas) manufacturer and supplier Gasrec. He brings more...
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