HW Martin Waste is reporting "spectacular increases" in recycling rates since drafting its first five Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse trucks into service for local authorities in Derbyshire.
Municipal Vehicles
Agricultural and horticultural equipment specialist Master Farm Services has taken delivery of a Renault Premium 460.18 4x2 18-tonner, configured with a drawbar, twin sleeper Privilege cab and...
Tractor Units
Cartwright Bros of North Hykeham, near Lincoln, is reporting that its drive-over weighbridge is helping to improve productivity and customer service, while also generating revenue.
Weighing Equipment
Since winning the Stoneridge time challenge at the Commercial Vehicle Show last April, Carefoot & Sons (Transport) has so far upgraded 16 of its tachographs to SE5000 Exakt units.
TachometersRear wheel bearing may shear: It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged while it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise. However, in the worst...
RecallsFire may occur: in certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and, in the worst case, could catch fire. Recall the vehicles likely to be...
Recalls
Shell Chemicals' early rollover warning device (RWD), developed with Bertocco and Studio Merli, is now available to fleet operators world-wide, following trials in Europe, Asia and the Middle East,
Truck Rollovers
MAN Truck & Bus UK's Apprentice of the Year Awards saw 70 MAN apprentices gather at the WilliamsF1 HQ in Grove, Oxfordshire, with Alistair Peoples, CEO of VOSA, the guest of honour.
Apprenticeships
Ricardo has today (23 August 2011) announced a breakthrough in its revolutionary Kinergy hermetically sealed, high-speed flywheel energy storage device.
DrivelinesA program error may result in misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions. Re-Program the control unit and replace the SRS control unit. Affected vehicles: WDB9066332S600671 to...
Recalls
Buses powered by BAE Systems' HybriDrive hybrid electric propulsion system, operated by London United, have recently clocked up their one millionth mile.
Bus & CoachThe electric heater on the charge air preheating system can overheat, so a vehicle fire may occur. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical...
Recalls