London-based waste management specialist O’Donovan Waste Disposal was educating school children on Tuesday (21 June 2016) as part of the City of London Corporation’s Road Safety Day at Sir John Cass's...
Road Safety
National construction industry operator Mick George has taken its safety truck standards one step further by investing in a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz Econic low entry trucks, hailing them as “the...
Municipal Vehicles
London and South East traffic commissioner Nick Denton has warned all restricted operators – including construction, scaffolding and recycling businesses – to “take ownership of compliance” and take...
Road LegalOn retrofit Low Entry Cab the steering limiter valve does not offload the system pressure correctly. This may cause high stress/forces on the link rod, adjusting sleeve and ball joint, which could...
Recalls
Sainsbury’s has been unveiled as the first in the world to trial a refrigerated delivery truck cooled by a liquid nitrogen-powered engine.
Refrigeration
Following two years of trials on Euro 4 and Euro 5 Metroline diesel buses, the operator is to upgrade 55 of its fleet with technology claimed to cut NOx emissions by a staggering 75%.
Bus & Coach
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road haulage Association) are crying foul over yesterday’s (21 June 2016) claim by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers that up to 30% of road...
Truck Efficiency
Swedish transport refrigeration specialist Hultsteins reckons its eco-friendly hydraulic systems – now established in Scandinavia – can cut fuel costs by up to 62% and reduce CO2 emissions “by at...
Temperature Controlled VehiclesThe power supply lines for the cab electrical system may not be fastened correctly at the electrical connecting point mounted on the cab firewall. A loose cable can cause implausible displays and...
Recalls
Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell, who is now patron of the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), will present the first IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year 2016 Awards.
Continuing Professional Development
Ricardo, Shell, DAF, Iveco, Scania, Volvo, LowCVP, TfL, CLOCS, FORS and DVSA, are among organisations presenting at this year’s IRTE Conference (28 September; Eastwood Hall, Notts).
Continuing Professional Development
LowCVP (the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) has published its transport project list for the next 12 months, with a goal of supporting the UK’s drive to meet the Climate Change Act and air quality...
Alternative Fuels