LCV fleet managers should expect operational cost increases as they are forced to meet the requirements of growing numbers of cleaner air zones in major cities.
Fleet Management Systems
With Germany’s 66th biennial IAA commercial vehicle show still going strong in Hanover as we close for press, Brian Tinham provides the first of a two-part review
Telematics
As truck and van OEMs and converters cash in on demand for off-roaders, Brian Tinham reviews recent introductions capable of tackling tougher jobs
Off RoadersVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Hans Rutlin head of customer quality and network development following the departure of Rose Butterworth, who has moved within the VW group. Rutlin was...
PeopleA potential chafing condition has been identified between the alternator power cables and P-clamp. This may result in a short circuit, which could lead initially to flickering of malfunction lamps on...
Recalls
Fernhill Luxury Travel has taken delivery of a new Volvo B11R SC7 coach following on from its acquisition of a Volvo B8R SB3 earlier in the year, with managing director Richard Holgate saying it’s...
Bus & Coach
UK-Net Transport’s transport manager, Robert Millin, has been praised by deputy traffic commissioner Marica Davis for his work prior to a public inquiry, which resulted in reduced prohibitions and...
Transport CPC
Commercial vehicle rental specialist Enterprise Flex-E-Rent and bodybuilder Paneltex have won the 2016 TCS&D (Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution) Awards for Rental and Contract Hire...
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Whale Tankers has signed a deal with US water jet tooling manufacturer StoneAge for the distribution of its Warthog rotary jetting nozzles for sewer applications throughout the UK and Ireland, as well...
Municipal Vehicles
PSA Group and telematics specialist Masternaut have announced a partnership deal, which they say is aimed at helping businesses run safer, cleaner and more productive vehicle fleets.
Telematics
Family owned car components supplier General Traffic has added 10 Mercedes-Benz Citan small vans to its 150-strong fleet, which delivers to garages, shops and workshops across the North-West.
Car Derived Vans
Goodyear unveiled its Super Fuelmax prototype low rolling resistance truck tyres at the 2016 IAA commercial vehicle show, in Hanover, Germany (22—29 September 2016).
Tyres & Retreads