Commercial vehicle braking system supplier Knorr-Bremse has acquired steering systems manufacturer R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc of the USA, for $149.5 million.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Food distribution company Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 45 new Schmitz Cargobull semitrailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT refrigeration units.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
London bus operator, Tower Transit, has ordered 37 Metrodecker EVs from British bus manufacturer Optare.
Electric Vehicles
Michelin has launched its new Agilis 3 summer tyre for light commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
To help facilitate the movement of essential goods, the UK government temporarily relaxed enforcement of both EU and GB drivers’ hours rules on 23 March.
Driver / People Management
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has successfully completed the acquisition of US commercial vehicle technology supplier WABCO, having gained approval from all required regulatory authorities.
Axles
Wirral-based recovery and automotive logistics firm Recovery North West has taken delivery of six new DAF vehicles as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
Recovery Vehicles
MFS TempLog captures temperature data for any transport refrigeration system, and can be fitted to any refrigerated van, truck or trailer.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The UK has witnessed some of the lowest levels of commercial transport activity in Europe compared to the pre-COVID baseline, particularly since 23 March.
Telematics
Specialist Fleet Services, a contract hire and fleet management supplier to local authorities across the UK, is seeing its relationship with Teignbridge District Council move into an 18th year, owed...
Tyres & Retreads
MAN Truck & Bus offers recommendations about climate control to protect passengers and drivers in the age of Coronavirus, alongside observing current general rules for hygiene and social distancing
Bus & Coach
Brian Easey Transport has added a fourth Volvo to its fleet, taking delivery of a new 44t FH Lite tractor with I-Save for the hauliers’ long-distance tanker operation.
Truck Aerodynamics