Power management company Eaton has developed an electromechanically actuated, component-based VVA (variable valve actuation) system – the first tier one automotive supplier to offer a production-ready...
Engine/Transmission Management
The Road Haulage Association has announced that it will deliver a full workshop programme called ‘Driving Britain’s Future’ at the Microlise Transport Conference (17 May; Ricoh Arena, Coventry).
Telematics
Paisley-based haulage contractor Truck Plant Services has taken delivery of a new tri-axle step frame trailer from Andover Trailers – with its latest trailer fulfilling the operator’s claim that...
Trailers
Tata Steel has taken delivery of eight Stralis Hi-Way tractors for its Lisburn, Northern Ireland site – its first UK order with Iveco – after a multi-brand trial in which the Stralis performed...
Tractor Units
Scottish soft drinks business AG Barr has upgraded its trailer fleet with new curtainsiders from Cartwright.
Trailers
Iveco has taken top spot in two of three categories at the inaugural Sustainable Truck of the Year awards.
Alternative Fuels
MAN Truck & Bus UK and Hoyer Petrolog UK have teamed up to deliver safety and training advice to dealerships around the UK.
Road Safety
Northampton-based Global Road Runners has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, with fuel efficiency top of its criteria.
Tractor Units
JR Glenn & Daughters has taken delivery of a Volvo FH Tridem 8x2 rigid for the distribution of potatoes to fish and chip shops across London and along the M25 corridor.
Rigids
Northern Irish haulage firm J Adams Transport and Sons has taken delivery of its first MAN vehicle, a TGX 26.480 6x2/2 BLS, after a demonstrator proved popular with drivers and with the firm’s boss.
Tractor Units
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is ready to start a pilot of its ‘earned recognition’ scheme, in which bus and HGV operators can earn the right to be checked less frequently.
Road Safety
Linen and workwear provider Clean is reporting improved visibility of fleet and driver compliance, for less cost, thanks to its implementation of TruControl from TruTac.
Telematics