Braking systems specialist Haldex's European R&D base, currently being built at MIRA Technology Park in Hinckley, is on track to open during the final quarter of this year (2014).
Braking Systems
Encon Insulation has renewed its contract with Fraikin to supply and maintain FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) compliant vehicles for its nationwide distribution fleet.
Rigids
Glasgow-based Bullet Express is adding 12 DAF CF85-460 44-tonne tractor units to its fast growing fleet, to meet the requirements of its expanding nationwide logistics and haulage operation.
Finance & Leasing
Tipper haulage specialist PTC (South East), part of Ardula, has added three new generation Mercedes Benz Arocs 2548 6x2 tractor units to its expanding, mostly Mercedes, fleet.
Tractor Units
Dual-fuel and gas trucks are set for exponential growth as the LNG/CNG refuelling infrastructure sees major investment and cheaper conversions come on stream. Brian Tinham examines claims that by 2025...
Alternative FuelsFTA (Freight Transport Association) has elected Dave Rowlands, technical services director at Wincanton, as the next chairman of its influential National Road Freight Council. The council, which...
People
Fast-growing transport LNG (liquefied natural gas) manufacturer and supplier Gasrec has appointed transport figure Chris Thornycroft-Smith as a non-executive director.
Multi-Fuel Engines
Norbert Dentressangle has revealed that it is one of six companies taking part in field trials of a pioneering LPG 'combustion enhancement' system claimed to improve mpg and reduce CO2 emissions by...
Alternative Fuels
Co. Armagh-based refrigerated and dry freight transport services operator Carna Transport has taken delivery of three New Actros 1845 tractor units, following fuel-efficiency trials against another...
Engine/Transmission Management
Braking systems have undergone considerable development in recent years, but what does it mean for technicians? In the first of a new series of features for CV technicians, Brian Tinham talks to Peter...
Braking Systems
Motts Travel-owned Crusader Holidays has bolstered its fleet of 10 coaches with two new Setra vehicles.
Bus & Coach
The official story of London's New Routemaster bus has now been published, with help from Transport for London and contributions from personnel involved in its design and manufacture.
Bus & Coach