Half a dozen trailer manufacturers in Brazil are to have their units fitted with Wabco anti-lock braking systems (ABS), after the supplier was awarded six contracts in the country.
Trailers
Simply Waste Solutions has purchased its first two hookloaders from Hyva, in a bid to, according to the company, drive down cost, minimise waste and increase recycling.
Municipal Vehicles
Northamptonshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit a Fleet Manager to enable the County Council and Fire & Rescue Service to meet its core operational activities. This role is pivotal to ensuring the County Council has a fleet operation which is managed effectively and efficiently within a legal framework. This person will have dynamic leadership skills to lead significant change processes and embed sound policy and procedure into the fleet department.
People
Ford Motor Company and Transport for London (TfL) received special anniversary accolades last night (29 January 2013) in London for 'Outstanding Achievement in Low Carbon Transport over the last 10 years'.
Bus & Coach
Specialist packaging designer and manufacturer, Chesapeake, has taken delivery of 11 MAN TGX 24.440 6x2 tractor units.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Volvo has signed an agreement with Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, to include the major part of Dongfeng's medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles business.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Acumen Distribution has taken delivery of 23 Mercedes-Benz Actros 4x2 tractor units as part of its fleet investment and expansion plans.
Tractor UnitsOn a number of vehicles, the torque setting value of the retaining screws of the A frame guide rod joint to the axle could be wrong. Checks must be carried out to ensure that the correct torque is applied. Vehicle ID: WJMM1VUH40C260575 to WJMM1VTH40C255768.
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A battery-powered, six-seat passenger transfer vehicle is now available from £35,000 in the UK for the first time.
Electric Vehicles
With the current concerns over Whole Vehicle Type Approval, now is the time for UK bodybuilders to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, according to the organisers.
Trailers
Thanks to a new Volvo dealer system application named E-service, customers of Northern Ireland's Dennison Commercials are receiving electronic copies of their workshop service sheets by email immediately after work has been completed.
Workshop Management SystemsShock absorber mountings may fail. Some vehicles in the Eurocargo Euro 3 and MY2008 range may be subject to breakage of the rear shock absorber bottom support when used in demanding work situations.This will result in failed operation of the shock absorber. Replace the defective rear shock absorber bottom support bracket within the listed chassis range with support brackets of correct conformity. Vehicle ID: ZCFAITJ0402597656 to ZCFA1TM1402601313
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