Fleet operators are risking severe financial losses by adopting inadequate forward-facing cameras that fail to capture correct data.
Telematics
Andrews Haulage has acquired 12 8x4 Scania tippers fitted with Thompson Loadmaster bodies, in a change of tactic that sees the haulier moving from a used to new equipment policy.
Tippers
Transdek UK is launching its latest double-deck trailer – designed for urban deliveries – at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show.
Trailers
Q8Oils has released an upgraded version of Q8 T910, a high-performance synthetic heavy duty diesel oil which, it says, will enable fleet operators to rationalise on one multi-vehicle engine oil.
Lubricants & Systems
Stoneridge Electronics is offering fleet managers a discount of 20% to upgrade analogue tachographs to the SE5000 Exakt Duo digital tachograph.
Tachometers
Sparshatts of Kent, a Mercedes-Benz dealer, is now offering evening MOTs for van and passenger transport operators at its Ashford workshop.
Road Legal
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has taken the first deliveries from a £15 million order for 147 new vehicles, in a fleet upgrade covering six counties.
Emergency Service Vehicles
With eight weeks to go until doors open at the Commercial Vehicle Show, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) says the event's increased size is an important signal of the wider economic recovery.
CV ShowCommercial vehicle registrations grew by 17.5% in February to 13,320 units, driven by another strong performance from the van sector, which clocked an increase of more than 28% month on month.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Nissan has unveiled the first production model of its all-electric e-NV200, based on the NV200 but with electric drivetrain technology from the Leaf.
Electric Vehicles
Iveco's Dakar Rally 2014 truck, the Trakker Evolution 3, will take centre stage on the manufacturer's stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in April.
Rigids
Michelin is expanding its X Line Energy range of tyres with two additional sizes that, says Michelin, will save money for fleets with Euro 6 vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads