It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. If action is not taken, the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the...
Recalls
Welshpool-based transport operator Wright Self Drive has taken delivery of the first series-production 730hp Scania V8 tractor unit – dubbed the world's most powerful truck.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
VOSA has signed an agreement with the British Ports Association and the UK Major Ports Group, aimed at improving road safety.
VOSA Testing
Blackpool based Affordable Window Group has replaced most of its delivery fleet with 16 DAF LF45s, with factory-fitted boxvan bodies.
Chassis Cabs
Aberdeen-based palletised freight specialist Caledonian Logistics has taken delivery of MAN tractor units and middleweight trucks worth £1.6 million.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Airfreight specialist Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) says it is seeing fuel savings and improved management controls since stepping up use of its Daimler FleetBoard telematics.
TelematicsIt is possible that the side lights may extinguish within 30 seconds of the ignition being turned off, even when the they have been selected to remain on. This could affect vehicle visibility during...
Recalls
Texa's van and truck diagnostics software has been upgraded, with the new IDC4 now featuring better graphics, easier selection, new functions and a multimedia and customer information area.
Diagnostic Equipment
White sound reversing alarms are safer, quieter and now also cheaper, according to Brigade Electronics, which has slashed its prices.
Security Equipment
More than half of the major European truck manufacturers have signed deals with Delphi Diesel for its new common rail fuel injection technologies.
Fuel Systems
DAF has now started production of its LF Hybrid distribution truck, which uses a parallel diesel/electric system, with power from the diesel engine, electric motor or both.
Hybrids
Volvo Trucks' new web-based Fitted-Parts programme catalogue gives operators and workshops all the information they need, including price.
Gearboxes