No fewer than 40% of Renault Trucks’ heavy vehicle registrations last year (2015) included activation of the manufacturer’s Optifleet fleet management telematics.
Telematics
Following a 35-mile test drive of a Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor unit equipped with Active Brake Assist 3 (ABA 3) system has convinced AFS Haulage boss Andy Seagrave to go with the company for all new...
Braking Systems
After 20 years of running an all Mercedes-Benz Actors tractor fleet for its Formula 1 team race event haulage throughout Europe, McLaren-Honda has changed to Volvo Trucks as its official supplier.
Tractor Units
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ sixth-generation Transporter is now available to order as a chassis cab, with prices starting at £21,265 for the LWB single cab Startline 2.0TDI 140bhp Euro 5 six-speed...
Chassis Cabs
Mac’s Truck Sales is to make its Scottish debut at Scotplant 2016 in April with a five-truck display – including a flagship Scania R510 equipped with a front-mounted Fassi F820 RA.2.26 82-tonne crane...
Rigids
Demand for used vans is pushing prices to record levels, according to latest data from BCA, the UK and Europe’s largest vehicle marketplace.
Car Derived Vans
An integrated approach to commercial vehicle engineering, trailers, alternative fuels, infrastructure and optimisation has the potential to “double the annual CO2 reduction rate from trucks, to up to...
Alternative Fuels
Supply chain logistics business Gist has kept the faith with Carrier Transicold, selecting its Vector 1550 fridge units for its latest 91-strong refrigerated trailer fleet renewal programme.
Refrigeration
Bridgestone has unveiled what it is styling as “the commercial motor industry’s first ever re-torque safety app for all commercial vehicle operators”.
Tyres & Retreads
Lombard Shipping has replaced its first Actros tractor units, acquired seven years ago, and adding five new examples of the latest Actros to its 40-strong almost entirely Mercedes-Benz truck fleet.
Tractor UnitsThe servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal and loss of engine power. The vehicle may go into limp home mode and a warning lamp may illuminate. On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump....
Recalls
Readymix concrete, cement and aggregates supplier Cemex UK has added 15 new DAF CF 400 FAD 8x4 tippers to its aggregates and coated road-stone operation – six fitted with additional low-height...
Road Safety