Manchester-based utilities contractor Gallagher has commissioned the first of a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, with the 3.5-tonne model’s high 7.0-tonne gtw among key factors in the choice.
Panel Vans
GBA Services has taken delivery of 22 new Krone trailers – 10 curtainside sliding roof euro liners, 10 dry liner box trailers and two twin-evaporator fridge trailers together worth £500,000 – to meet...
Trailers
Operators are being urged to better protect their HGVs using extended warranties, with Fleetband Warranty Services making the point that trucks and trailers represent their lifeblood.
Repair & Maintenance
LGV Trainers has taken delivery of two new 44ft Cartwright tandem-axle semi-trailers to support its professional driver training courses, having previously rented its trailers.
Trailers
Volvo Trucks’ Iron Knight has officially won the title of the world’s fastest truck: driven by Boije Ovebrink, it beat the existing speed records in both the 500- and 1,000-metre standing start...
Tractor Units
Scania yesterday (23 August 2016) launched its next generation premium truck range at a major event in Paris with a live global webcast – stating that it represents 10 years of development work by...
Tractor UnitsThe compressed air reservoir tanks may rupture without warning, which may result in material damage and/or personal injury due to parts coming loose. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and check...
Recalls
Air conditioning specialist Grayson Thermal Systems has won the international Thermo King dealer of the year award, beating off competition from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Air Conditioning
Knorr- Bremse is to launch the new TruckServices aftermarket brand at the next Automechanika 2016 trade fair (Frankfurt 13—17 September 2016), with a slogan ‘Keep it running’.
Diagnostic Equipment
Hiab is launching what the Cargotec company describes as its strongest crane yet for mounting on a three-axle truck – dubbed Hiab X-HiPro 558.
Cranes
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) is sponsoring the IRTE Conference next month for the third year running, reminding delegates of its IRTE Workshop Accreditation audits and irtec Inspection...
Continuing Professional DevelopmentOn affected vehicles, air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the prop shaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the...
Recalls