TRW Aftermarket, which became part of ZF’s active and passive safety technology division last May (2015), says it will focus on product innovation, range development and added value initiatives for...
Suspensions
A fully restored bonneted Scania T Series 6x4 tipper, which has just rejoined KW Purvis’s fleet, is recording more ‘likes’ than ever on Thompsons’ new Facebook webpage.
TippersThe earth attachment for the on-board power supply control unit may not be to specification. In the worst case, the engine may start when using the central locking remote control. Recall vehicles...
Recalls
Bristol-based Liner Transport says it chase a Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor unit as its first new truck because of the sheer reliability of other Volvos on its fleet.
Tractor Units
Electrical equipment distribution specialist Rexel – which operates brands including Newey & Eyre, Parker Merchanting, Denmans and Rexel Energy Solutions – has deployed Microlise telematics across its...
Driver / People Management
Two 18-tonne gvw Volvo FE rigid trucks, delivered by Crossroads Truck & Bus, Birstall, are helping with Huddersfield-based Deluxe Beds’ re-branding as well as fuel savings and its driver retention.
Rigids
Online driver checking by fleet managers is likely to increase some 25% year-on-year during 2016, according to the Association for Driving Licence Verification) ADLV, in the wake of the abolition of...
Driver / People Management
Traffic management company Lagan Operations & Maintenance rates its six new Sprinter 313 CDI Long chassis cabs, which have dropside bodies by Dean Plant Hire, of Bathgate.
Chassis Cabs
Online freight trading platform Transport Exchange has launched a messaging system aimed at improving business communications between internal teams and trading partners.
Fleet Management Systems
Two Scania R490 6x4 tractors, each with Palfinger PK88002EH cranes – the first of their type to be installed and operated in the UK – have joined Galt Transport’s 24-strong fleet of crane- and...
Tractor Units
More than 35,000 commercial vehicle operators were assisted at the roadside by Bridgestone’s truck fleet service network lat year (2015), according to latest figures from the company.
Tyres & Retreads
Only a tiny fraction (6.3%) of licence checks for operators by third-party providers use the DVLA’s real-time licence checking system, according to driver licence checking service Licencecheck.
Driver / People Management