Following a double digit increase in demand for commercial vehicles in the first half of 2012, Europcar is continuing to build a van fleet with the latest models and greener technology.
Car Derived Vans
Continental Tyres has announced new visual alignment indicators (VAI) for long distance tyres – a first for truck tyres in Europe.
Tyres & Retreads
An oil sump moulded from DuPont Zytel nylon resin is helping Scania to beat noise, emissions and weight challenges.
Engines & Engine Parts
Fowler Welch has taken a step forward with its ambient transport business, with the award of British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation to its flagship Heywood location – a first for both...
Corporate Liability
The latest addition to Norris Waste Management's fleet offers, says the operator, a great compromise between the carrying capacity of an 18-tonner and the compactness and manoeuvrability of a...
Tippers
Stig Andersson, owner of Skara-Götene Bärgningstjänst in Götene, Sweden, is campaigning for automatic transmissions in the trucking industry.
Gearboxes
A short-wheelbase Volvo FL rigid, equipped with a purpose-built drop-side body and Palfinger crane. is enabling Hale and Company to deliver a wider range of building materials to sites generally out...
Flatbed
Lancashire County Council has taken delivery of several Thompsons-bodied vehicles to address almost any transport or highways requirement.
Tippers
Shrewsbury man Gareth Thomas, 26, has taken first place at the UK final of Young European Truck Driver 2012, which was staged at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, last weekend (22—23...
Driver / People Management
Lifting equipment provider Transdek has designed, engineered and installed a bespoke loading system for egg processing company Manton Eggs.
Lifting & Handling
Volvo Bus UK has introduced an iPad App hot on the heels of its earlier iPhone App, aimed at keeping operators and stakeholders up-to-date.
Fleet Management Systems
Leeds-based Ctrack has launched a mobile application that provides instant access to its vehicle tracking technology from a smartphone or tablet.
Tracking