Civil engineering giant Amey has taken delivery of a 16-strong fleet of 3.5-tonne tippers, bodied by Bevan Specialist Products, for highway maintenance in Gloucestershire.
Tippers
A formal consultation on driverless vehicles in the UK, launched on 11 July by DfT (Department for Transport) and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, is being seen as positive by...
Driver Assistance Systems
Smiths & Sons, of Bletchington, Oxfordshire, which specialises in quarry-based haulage, is now specifying Brigade’s Backeye360, Sidescan systems and mobile digital recording safety devices for all new...
Tippers
A new low-emission freight trials competition has now been launched, with government match funding to the tune of £24 million available, through Innovate UK and OLEV (Office for Low Emission...
Electric Vehicles
Preston-based GBA Services is reporting fuel consumption of 17.1 mpg on one of its two Actros tractor units – that figure being recorded by the onboard FleetBoard telematics system over a 100-mile run...
TelematicsThe Automatic Emergency Brake System (AEBS) may in certain traffic situations activate itself without warning. Update the AEBS software. Vehicle ID: YV3T2U823F1170765 to YV3T7U528GA180067
Recalls
Michaelston Y Fedw, South Wales-based tree services specialist TR33 has taken delivery of two new 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter light trucks – retiring its first such unit, acquired 13 years ago.
Light Commercial Vehicles
New free guidance has been published by the Transportation and Logistics Forum on the safe coupling, uncoupling and parking of commercial vehicles and trailers.
Couplings
Air curtains have been around forever but R&D at MIRA, aimed initially at improving Dearman’s zero emission refrigeration system, could transform cold chain efficiency across the board. Brian Tinham...
Temperature Controlled VehiclesCulina’s Giorgio Lercara was named Microlise Driver of the Year at the Microlise Transport Conference, receiving the award from HRH The Princess Royal in front of more than 1,000 transport industry...
People
With the launch of its new guide to mobile off-site working, IRTE has spelt out required standards and practices not only for technicians but also for third parties using their services. Brian Tinham...
Continuing Professional Development
In the wake of this year’s Microlise Transport conference, Brian Tinham reviews issues and solutions for operators, and the future as perceived by OEMs
Apprenticeships