International logistics company Davies Turner estimates it has saved more than £20,000 over two years as a result of fewer tyre failures since switching to an all-Michelin fleet in July 2011.
Tyres & Retreads
The European Parliament (EP) has voted to support testing of commercial vehicle wheels fitted onto non-standard axles as part of the EU Roadworthiness Package, with endorsement from the Department for Transport.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
A dynamic weighbridge is helping Leyland Trucks to meet European Community WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) regulations.
Weighing Equipment
North West firm Evolve Facility Services has signed a new contract hire deal for 100 more commercial vehicles from Burnt Tree – bringing its total to more than 160 vehicles.
Panel Vans
The introduction of new energy technologies in road transport will mean that the current tailpipe measures of vehicles' climate impact will become increasingly inadequate.
Emissions Control
To cope with growing cargo volumes, 10 new Mulag Comet 6 towing tractors have boosted DHL's container-handling tractor fleet at its hub in Leipzig, Germany.
Municipal Vehicles
Yorkshire Ambulance Service has ordered 21 A&E units from Cartwright, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4.6-tonne super single van option, which swaps the twin- rear axle a to a single-wheel, allowing more space inside the ambulance.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Former FirstGroup chief executive Sir Moir Lockhead OBE will be delivering the keynote at this year's major IRTE Conference on 11 September 2013, at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon.
Alternative Fuels
Hydraulic oil may leak from the high pressure pipe to flange joint fixed to the hydraulic fan. This could cause oil to be left on the carriageway or in the worst case fire. Note: The affected vehicles should be fitted with automatically operated fire suppression equipment.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test and where necessary replace the high pressure hose and pipe assembly with quality assured components. Vehicle ID YV3T1R923CA157850 to YV4T1R92XDA162481
Under certain operating conditions, it is possible that these tyres may suffer side wall over flexing damage, which will result in side wall cracks. This can occur before the tyre reaches it end of life, therefore, Michelin are taking this action to remove any risk.
Contact all owners to inform them of the issue and if required, replace any damaged tyres.
Visitors to the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution exhibition (TCS&D 2013), at the Peterborough Arena 18—19 September 2013, should find a host of ways to save costs in the cold supply chain, according to the event organiser.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Ford's all-new Transit Connect is now available to order, with deliveries expected in late 2013.
Car Derived Vans