Ford Motor Company and Transport for London (TfL) received special anniversary accolades last night (29 January 2013) in London for 'Outstanding Achievement in Low Carbon Transport over the last 10...
Bus & CoachShock absorber mountings may fail. Some vehicles in the Eurocargo Euro 3 and MY2008 range may be subject to breakage of the rear shock absorber bottom support when used in demanding work...
RecallsBraking efficiency may be compromised. On a limited number of vehicles, it may be necessary to replace a component of the brake valve EBS2 in order to ensure efficiency of the braking system. Failure...
Recalls
Commercial vehicle racking specialist Bott has developed a new computer graphics tool that helps transport engineers and van owner-operators to explore new opportunities with van conversion.
Panel Vans
Big names are in the running for this year's Low Carbon Champions Awards, awarded by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which has now revealed its shortlist.
Bus & Coach
Langdon Industries reports that it has placed all but nine of its 105 commercial vehicle order for 2013's fleet replacement programme.
Rigids
A training standard has now been agreed that lays the foundation for a petroleum fuel drivers' safety passport.
Health & Safety LegislationDirectional control may be lost. Lock nuts fitted to the ball heads on the steering drag link and track rod ball joints may have insufficient securing function. It is possible that the nuts might...
Recalls
SEA Transport has taken delivery of eight new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super3 tractor units, supplied by Ipswich-based Guests Truck & Van.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Conceding that Iveco's performance last year in three- and four-axle construction vehicle sales was disappointing (35% and 24% declines respectively against 2011), marketing director Marta Nappo...
Sales FiguresDanish-owned DFDS Logistics has begun taking deliveries of a new batch of single- and multi-temperature refrigerated 13.6m flexible semi-trailers from Gray & Adams.
Trailers
TRL, UK's transport research laboratory, is asking fleet managers who are responsible for between five and 50 vehicles to get in touch to help with a new research project.
Driver / People Management