Tees Valley-based Vela Group has placed an order for 137 vans and cars to replace the bulk of its 200-strong vehicle fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A new 'Energy Efficient' (E2) tapered roller bearing (TRB), designed for heavy truck final-drive applications, is claimed to reduce friction, cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
Drivelines
Following trials, logistics firm Fowler Welch is now specifying, as standard, an air-operated sliding fifth wheel coupler from Fontaine Europe.
Health & Safety Legislation
Vishay Precision Group's VPG on-board weighing product group has partnered with VUE, the vehicle CCTV, tracking, and telematics firm, to improve its 1300 BulkWeigh and 1300 WasteWeigh systems.
Security Equipment
The Volkswagen Transporter has been chosen for a fleet of 79 roadside assistance vehicles by Allianz Global Assistance, in a deal worth £1.75m.
Panel Vans
Timber haulage firm Les Hughes & Son has added a Renault Kerax 460 6x4 rigid drawbar combination to its 10-strong, predominantly Renault truck fleet.
Rigids
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has increased its xlite range, launching two of the lightest super single forged aluminium wheels on the market.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Wabco says it supplied several advanced, high performance technologies to Kamaz -Master, the winning team at this year's Dakar Rally.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Cirrus Communication Systems has introduced TomTom telematics technology as part of a restructuring programme for its fleet operations, aimed at improving health and safety, tackling costs and...
Telematics
Following sustained growth, Scania Driver Training has now invested in eight new trucks for its UK driver-development fleet.
Rigids
Volvo Trucks has announced what it is calling Volvo Dynamic Steering – a combination of conventional hydraulic power-steering with an electronically-controlled electric motor fitted to the steering...
Steering Systems
Since fitting one of its Scania 6x2 twin-steer tractor units with Michelin's latest 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres, Olivers Transport says the truck has clocked up 220,000km and still has...
Tyres & Retreads