Giti Tire has opened two new technical centres – one in Europe and North America, with Stefan Fischer R&D director of the German-based operation.
Tyres & Retreads
PSV operator Transdev has chosen GreenRoad in a bid to cut both the risk of accidents and its fuel consumption.
Telematics
Following last year's viral Ballerina stunt, Volvo Trucks is back with a new series – this time with Charlie the hamster demonstrating the power of the firm's Dynamic Steering on a Volvo FMX.
Tippers
Haigh Transport has fitted MI Witness forward-facing cameras to its trucks, following successful trials with a system supplied by Aide Automotive.
Security Equipment
Charlie, a hamster apparently trained to drive trucks, demonstrates the precision of Volvo's Dynamic Steering system – designed to take the strain out of turning the wheel – by steering a 15-tonne...
Forklift Trucks
While welcoming the inclusion of freight in the government's publication, 'Driving the Future Today – A Strategy for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles in the UK', the FTA (Freight Transport Association)...
Alternative Fuels
Nobody wants an 'S' marked prohibition. Brian Tinham talks to Andrew Woolfall about the real cost of non compliance – and what operators should be doing to protect themselves
Corporate Liability
When it comes to specifying commercial vehicles, you have to go some to beat what it takes to get high-value gully emptiers right. Brian Tinham reports
TransmissionsKleenoil By-Pass Filtration is looking for operators of large commercial vehicle fleets willing to test its Kleenfuel fuel-reducing aid, which it claims achieves at least a 5% saving and up to 8—10%...
Fuel Systems
Despite evidence that safety belts double the chances of survival in a serious road accident, only half of all truck drivers wear them.
Road Legal
Code Talk, the hand-held trailer diagnostics fro Doctor Air Brake for trailer repairers looking after older ABS and new EBS systems, now covers Wabco TEBS E.
Diagnostic Equipment
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has transformed its facility in Aberdeen, with new showrooms, offices, customer lounge, parts and service receptions, and a nine-bay workshop.
Dealerships