Premium commercial vehicle tyres manufacturer Bridgestone is now marketing ‘The Bandag Contract of Trust’, aimed at reassuring fleet users that Bandag retreadeds are not only a safe and reliable...
Tyres & Retreads
Lincoln Medical says that adding Seven Telematics’ Cool Track system to its existing TranScan 2 data loggers on pan-European distribution vehicles has given the company peace of mind around cool chain...
Telematics
Iveco’s New Daily Euro 6, and particularly the new 4x4, is taking pride of place on the joint Iveco and North East Truck & Van stand at Tip-Ex 2016 today (2—4 June 2016, Harrogate).
Off RoadersThe turbocharger induction pipe may fail allowing oil to leak. Vehicle users may notice a drop in oil, level which should also cause the oil warning lamp to illuminate. This may lead to engine failure...
Recalls
GAP Vehicle Hire has added 48 Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 CDI Long vans to its 1,000-strong van fleet, which already included a number of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and Citans.
Car Derived Vans
Tipping gear specialist Hyva is promising three product milestones at this year’s TIP-Ex in Harrogate, which opens on Thursday 2 June 2016.
Cranes
Logistics operator Surefreight says it has made annual savings of £300,000 since using Webfleet from TomTom Telematics to help transform driver performance.
Driver / People Management
Five new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers delivered to Patersons Quarries’ Rigside, South Lanarkshire, depot in April are successfully handling 20-tonne payloads and keeping drivers happy.
Tippers
Food service industry specialist Campbells Prime Meat has taken delivery of 18 new temperature controlled 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinters from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Specialist trailer manufacturer Faymonville has introduced a modular semi-trailer that can be widened in loaded condition without disconnecting the steering system.
Trailers
Recent truck tyre developments have significantly improved the ability of commercial vehicles to rein back on CO2 emissions – and the EU tyre labelling system makes it easy for hauliers to make the...
Tyres & Retreads
The heavy-duty trucks market grew by nearly one fifth (19.2%) in the first three months of 2016, according to latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Finance & Leasing