The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East has called on the construction and building industry to improve HGV licence standards after six operators appeared at public inquiry in one month.
Road Safety
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has secured new contracts at both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket level for its heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) TRW Proequip branded steering part, X-CAP.
Shock Absorbers & Springs
A partnership agreement with Dawsonrentals bus and coach has secured a 50-bus order for Optare.
Bus & Coach
CV registrations increased by 30.9% in April to 24,370 units and have grown 11.8% so far this year, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed.
Sales Figures
Thirteen Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842LS Euro 5 tractor units have entered service with beds manufacturer Relyon, under a five-year contract hire deal with Ryder.
Tractor Units
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Steel haulier A Hingley Transport has taken delivery of a new Renault Premium 460 6x2 tractor unit decorated in the firm's original 1960s livery to celebrate the company's 45th anniversary.
Tractor Units
Lerwick-based Shetland Transport has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 refrigeration units, mounted to tri-axle reefers, manufactured by Gray & Adams.
Refrigeration
First Aberdeen has announced a £3.5 million investment in 23 single decker buses.
Bus & Coach
CV operators are being warned that wheel nut movement indicators and nut locking devices are no substitute for good bolting practice, including the correct application of torque to wheel bolts.
Wheel Security
VOSA's head of enforcement policy Gordon Macdonald has told van operators attending the FTA Van Excellence conference last week (2 May 2013) that those not complying with regulations will be targeted by the authorities.
Road Safety
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the final costs for the purchase of 600 new bus for London vehicles, along with the way that the buses are being procured, mean that millions of pounds will be saved over the life of the vehicles.
Bus & Coach