Two of the major transport industry bodies – the Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association – are questioning recent government advice affecting commercial vehicle workshop staff.
Driver CPC
Interhaul Pallet Services has taken delivery of six MAN trucks – with vehicles from each of the Munich manufacturer's lightweight TGL, middleweight TGM and TGX tractor unit ranges.
Rigids
Bedfordshire-based C&P Bird Bros has added an Iveco Eurocargo 180E25/P to its fleet, supplied by local dealer Guest Truck & Van.
Rigids
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has secured new contracts at both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket level for its heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) TRW Proequip branded steering part, X-CAP.
Shock Absorbers & Springs
CV registrations increased by 30.9% in April to 24,370 units and have grown 11.8% so far this year, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed.
Sales Figures
Lerwick-based Shetland Transport has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 refrigeration units, mounted to tri-axle reefers, manufactured by Gray & Adams.
Refrigeration
First Aberdeen has announced a £3.5 million investment in 23 single decker buses.
Bus & Coach
CV operators are being warned that wheel nut movement indicators and nut locking devices are no substitute for good bolting practice, including the correct application of torque to wheel bolts.
Wheel Security
VOSA's head of enforcement policy Gordon Macdonald has told van operators attending the FTA Van Excellence conference last week (2 May 2013) that those not complying with regulations will be targeted...
Road Safety
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the final costs for the purchase of 600 new bus for London vehicles, along with the way that the buses are being procured, mean that millions of pounds...
Bus & Coach
Forklift truck manufacturer STILL Materials Handling has added four new MAN TGX 26.480 6x2 tractor units to its fleet – all on three-year MAN rental contracts.
Tractor Units
Midlands-based JPE has replaced nearly its entire vehicle fleet in one hit, with the purchase of 20 Volvo FM 8x4 tippers.
Tippers