Colin Lawson Transport has taken delivery of two New Actros 2551 tractor units with 510 hp, 12.8-litre, straight-six engines and range-topping GigaSpace cabs.
Tractor Units
Four trucks from four high-profile customers will form the centrepiece of Isuzu Truck's stand at this year's CV Show at the NEC.
Rigids
Hiab will be demonstrating its ability to meet all sorts of on-truck load handling requirements, at the CV Show, with brands including Hiab loader cranes, Multilift demountable systems and Moffett truck-mounted forklifts.
Cranes
There will be no last minute reprieve on Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence). That's the warning for passenger vehicle operators from the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
Driver / People Management
East of England Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt has reminded operators and CPC holders of the risks to licences and personal repute if they allow third parties to act as brokers in appointing transport managers.
VOSA Prohibitions
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to recruit an Engineering Resource Manager. Based at our Technical Services Centre in Gateshead you will have responsibility for the management of the Services fleet, assets and inventory including 240 appliances/vehicles, 25,000 items of equipment and 15,000 PPE assets.
People
Truck drivers around the UK will now be able to find their nearest services more easily, following the release of a free iPhone and Android app by Iveco.
Driver / People Management
Having seen success with its special edition Premium Truck Racing model in 2011, Renault has unveiled a 2013 version of the truck for the road.
Tractor Units
Scania Truck Rental, the nationwide commercial vehicle rental service operated by Scania (Great Britain), has made a multi-million pound investment in 165 high-spec new Scania trucks.
Rigids
Catherine MacSween, a CPC holder who was transport manager 'in name only' for Fort William haulier Donald MacDiarmid for two years, has been disqualified for nine months.
Transport CPC
Volvo is giving a favoured few the chance to see its new FM truck ahead of the official launch on 19 March 2013 – and inviting sharp-eyed photographers to enter a competition.
Tractor Units: It is possible that the material specification of the brake pedal pin retaining "R" clip is not correct. This can cause the spring tension of the clip to reduce. If not rectified, there is a possibility that the "R" clip could become detached, which can result in the separation of the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. This will result in brake failure. Recall all affected vehicles and replace the "R" clip with a new quality assured one. Vehicle ID: WF0KXXTTPKBS86741 to...
Recalls