Volvo Trucks has supplied an FH 6x2 tractor unit on short-term loan to the West Mercia-based Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG).
Rigids
A large unnamed transit agency has awarded a vehicle lift contract for 570 mobile columns to Rotary Lift.
Lifting Equipment
"Challenging" is how Arthur Gregg, Continental Tyres' sales and marketing director for commercial vehicles, described his area of the tyre market in the UK and Ireland in a 2012 year end review.
Tyres & Retreads
New fuel, air and oil filter modules that meet the requirements of the forthcoming Euro 6 truck and bus engine emissions legislation have been launched by the Mahle Group.
Engines & Engine Parts
The latest King Long mini coach – XMQ6800 – will feature an automatic gearbox from Allison Transmission, the Chinese bus and coach importer confirms.
Gearboxes
Iveco and FPT Industrial are once again sponsoring Team De Rooy, from the Netherlands, at Dakar 2013 – continuing the partnership that proved successful in 2012.
Off Roaders
A new online shop selling parts to the commercial motor industry has been launched by independent commercial vehicle dealer MC Group, which won Motor Transport's Dealer of the Year 2012 award.
Belts & Chains
Nine Volvo B9TL double deck buses, including six open-top variants, have been ordered by London-based operator Golden Tours.
Bus & Coach
DAF managing director Ray Ashworth concedes that the truck manufacturer faces challenges in the year ahead (2013), but believes he and his staff are ready.
Fleet Operating Costs
Customers of 3 Distribution can now be offered split temperature deliveries, thanks to arrival of the operator's first four multi-temperature Vector 1850 fridge units from Carrier Transicold UK.
Trailers
Yesterday's (5 December 2013) Autumn Statement brought good news for hauliers as the Chancellor cancelled the 3% rise in fuel duty planned by Labour for January 2013.
Fuel Pricing
With the introduction of the ADR 2013 regulations just around the corner, John Challen looks at what the tanker industry can expect
Road Legal