Fleet engineers seeking easy online tyre performance data can now access an online configurator on Falken's new website.
Tyres & Retreads
Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell recently opened Road Range Commercials' new ATF (Authorised Test Facility) at its purpose-built dealership on the Deeside Industrial Park in Flintshire.
VOSA Testing
While 92% of truck drivers in the UK visually check their tyres before each journey, only 38% know the legal tread depth for their truck's tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
The transport industry needs to stand up for itself and make the Coalition and society understand its importance – and the implications of failure for the whole country.
Alternative FuelsFurther to Recall 440 (R2012/059) and investigations undertaken by DAF, it is suspected that the most likely cause of cracked Hytrel brake pipes in Circuit 3 (hand brake circuit) is due to stress on...
Recalls
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says it welcomes the Department for Transport's (DfT) formal consultation on future HGV speed limits for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways.
Driver / People Management
This weekend's (10 November 2012) Lord Mayor's Show, in London, witnessed three Scania V8 Topline tractor units, loaned by Scania Truck Rental, hauling the floats of the Lord Mayor's own employer,...
Tractor Units
Clugston Distribution Services has taken delivery of five new Renault Premium 460.23 mini-midlift tractor units, with an additional three trucks on order through Thompson Commercials Hull.
Tankers
Wisbech operator Heathcliff Haulage has had its O licence cut by four – restricting its operation to 30 vehicles – following its failure to ensure maintenance systems were improved, despite previous...
VOSA Prohibitions
News that the London Borough of Redbridge's workshop in Ilford, and Pullman Fleet Services' Stoke and Livingston sites have gained IRTE Workshop Accreditation has been welcomed by the FTA.
Continuing Professional Development
Renault Trucks Essex, at West Thurrock, has extended its weekday opening hours until midnight from Monday to Thursday.
VOSA Testing
Continental reports that its Scandinavia winter tyre range goes further than the legal requirements for fitment of M+S tyres on drive axles – meaning that operators will automatically be in compliance...
Tyres & Retreads