Vishay Precision Group's VPG on-board weighing product group has partnered with VUE, the vehicle CCTV, tracking, and telematics firm, to improve its 1300 BulkWeigh and 1300 WasteWeigh systems.
Security Equipment
The Volkswagen Transporter has been chosen for a fleet of 79 roadside assistance vehicles by Allianz Global Assistance, in a deal worth £1.75m.
Panel Vans
Timber haulage firm Les Hughes & Son has added a Renault Kerax 460 6x4 rigid drawbar combination to its 10-strong, predominantly Renault truck fleet.
Rigids
Steering systems firm Pailton Engineering says it is working on new materials to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel consumption, to counter additional on-board equipment required for Euro 6.
Steering Systems
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has increased its xlite range, launching two of the lightest super single forged aluminium wheels on the market.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Transport body IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) are to host a forum to debate advanced technician development and qualifications.
Continuing Professional Development
Wabco says it supplied several advanced, high performance technologies to Kamaz -Master, the winning team at this year's Dakar Rally.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Cirrus Communication Systems has introduced TomTom telematics technology as part of a restructuring programme for its fleet operations, aimed at improving health and safety, tackling costs and boosting efficiency.
Telematics
Following sustained growth, Scania Driver Training has now invested in eight new trucks for its UK driver-development fleet.
Rigids
Volvo Trucks has announced what it is calling Volvo Dynamic Steering – a combination of conventional hydraulic power-steering with an electronically-controlled electric motor fitted to the steering gear.
Steering Systems
Since fitting one of its Scania 6x2 twin-steer tractor units with Michelin's latest 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres, Olivers Transport says the truck has clocked up 220,000km and still has 7mm of tread to spare.
Tyres & Retreads
The Cartwright Group are looking to appoint a locally based, qualified Fleet Engineer at our Head Office in Altrincham to expand our already established maintenance supplier network in line with service level agreements.
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