A fleet of 40 Volvo FM11 trucks have recently been delivered to UK multi-modal logistics outfit The Malcolm Group.
Heavy Goods VehiclesThe 2013 Cutting Carbon, Cutting Costs Conference, an interactive event designed to provide specialised carbon reduction advice for freight operators, is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 22 May at the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.
Fleet Management Systems
Ken Mallinson & Sons has added thirty high volume curtainsiders to its fleet which, says the company, will enable it to virtually double utilisation, reduce load miles and save on fuel.
Trailers
London-based sightseeing operator Golden Tours has taken delivery of the first two of six new Volvo B9TL open top buses scheduled for delivery early this year.
Bus & Coach
Details have been released about the new Sprinter from Mercedes-Benz, with the manufacturer claiming some major breakthroughs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Leominster-based Thomas Panels & Profiles has won £20,000 worth of diesel fuel in MAN Truck & Bus UK's Free Fuel promotion.
Fuel PricingNew World First Bus Services and Citybus have won the Best Public Service Application Grand Award and Best Public Service Application (Transformation) Gold Award in The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2013.
Bus & Coach
Isuzu Truck UK has continued expanding its dealer network, with the appointment of Arthur Spriggs & Sons, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, as its latest parts and service dealer.
Rigids
Northampton-based haulier C Butt has added more MAN trucks to its existing fleet, with the delivery of six new TGX 26.440 XL tractor units.
Tractor Units
The UK's first two Scania-ADL gas-powered buses – part of an order of 20 for Reading Buses – have now been delivered. The rest are scheduled for delivery early in May.
Alternative FuelsRisk of brake failure. There is insufficient room for the front brake hoses to move with the steering and suspension without chafing the hose. Should a brake hose chafe through, the front wheel brake of the affected axle side could fail upon depressing the brake pedal. The front wheel brake on the affected axle side may therefore fail in the most unfavourable case. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new hoses and brackets, which are the same as current production. Vehicle...
Recalls
LED Autolamps has introduced a robust Eurolamp for trailers – the slim-line trailer lamp with a built-in triangle reflector.
Lighting