NIE Networks, which looks after 47,000km of overhead and underground power transmission cables in Northern Ireland, has taken delivery of the first five Volvo FL 4x4 rigids in the country.
Off RoadersTemperature-controlled semi-trailers and rigid vehicle bodywork manufacturer Gray & Adams won the OEM of the Year and Refrigerated Trailer of the Year trophies at the 2016 Temperature-Controlled...
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Next generation of electronic truck controller units have been launched by Delphi Automotive, said to combine increased speed, power and functionality.
Engine/Transmission Management
A new generation of ultra-high precision, modular common rail injection systems for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicle engines (0.7—3.0 litres per cylinder) has been launched by Delphi...
Emissions Control
Contractor Skanska says that if the winter weather deteriorates in line with Met Office predictions, it will be using a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters to keep roads around Peterborough...
Municipal Vehicles
TRL is now leading a consortium of six partners in a €450,000 research project aimed at helping European freight operators better address the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas...
Alternative Fuels
Commercial vehicles LED lighting specialist Labcraft says that its latest Banksman safety lighting system has now been installed on more than 2,000 trucks.
Lighting
Liquid nitrogen engine developer Dearman has been shortlisted to receive a National Air Quality award for its zero-emission transport refrigeration system.
Alternative Fuels
Ignorance over how to integrate plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles into selection lists is negatively impacting fleet adoption, according to vehicle leasing and fleet management specialist...
Green Vehicles
Freight distribution firm Corporate Solutions Logistics (CSL) has used vehicle graphics specialist RGVA to vinyl wrap 25 new Scania R410 tractor units and 10 13-metre trailers in its new livery.
Tractor Units
Bus operator Rotala is now working with Michelin solutions’ Effitires tyre management programme under a five-year pence-per-mile deal with covering its 650 single- and double-decker buses.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailers and bodies manufacturer Cartwright has been highly commended at the North West National Apprenticeship Awards 2016 taking the runner-up slot in the large employer category.
Apprenticeships