MiX Telematics reports that an unnamed ‘major European postal and parcel delivery service’ is more than doubling its number of vehicle installations.
Telematics
Spanish vehicle wash manufacturer Istobal has designed, developed and is now producing COVID-19 disinfection arches for health personnel and vehicles.
Vehicle Washing Equipment
Kent-based removals business Matthew James Global Relocations has introduced the UK’s first Scania hybrid removal vehicle into its fleet, operating principally within the greater London area.
Electric Vehicles
Vehicle component supplier WABCO is fighting the issue of trailer cargo theft incidents with the Detector solution with Belgium-based Sioen Industries.
Security Equipment
Waste management service provider LondonEnergy is taking delivery of nine Volvo FM 8x2 rigids as part of an upgrade of its hook-loader fleet, replacing a rival marque.
Tippers
Scania has introduced two systems that provide side detection functionality. Together they help avoid or mitigate scenarios where trucks may come into contact with other road users.
Road Safety
Continental has compiled a list of Europe-wide breakdown regulations and emergency procedures for commercial vehicles.
Road Safety
This add-on to the ZF TraXon AMT transmission is intended for special vehicles such as mobile cranes.
Clutches/Transmissions
Runnymede Borough Council has awarded a five-year contract to maintain its fleet of over 80 vehicles to Specialist Fleet Services.
Municipal Vehicles
Stertil Koni has supplied three sets of wireless mobile column lifts as part of upgrades to the Bracknell workshop of Thames Valley bus and coach company Courtney Coaches.
Workshop
Michelin has issued special guidance for haulage companies and own-account operators parking fleets for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Road Safety
ADL has delivered 44 buses in a few weeks for the start of operations of Go Cornwall Bus, a subsidiary of Go-Ahead Group.
Bus & Coach