Gravesend-based Comma Oil & Chemicals has launched a range of engine lubricants for heavy duty commercial vehicles, dubbed TransFlow and aimed at Euro 6 vehicles.
Lubricants & Systems
A training standard has now been agreed that lays the foundation for a petroleum fuel drivers' safety passport.
Health & Safety Legislation
Iveco's Dual Energy concept for light commercial vehicles, which made its international debut last September in Hanover, has been wheeled out this week for the 91st European Motor Show in Brussels (11—20 January 2013).
Electric Vehicles
With nearly three months until the Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2013 opens at Birmingham's NEC (9-11 April 2013), the organisers are reporting a strong flow of exhibitor applications covering all sectors of the transport industry.
Trailers
Dry-freight bodybuilder Bevan Group is joining forces with Schmitz Cargobull to manufacture rigid reefers for the UK market.
RigidsDirectional control may be lost. Lock nuts fitted to the ball heads on the steering drag link and track rod ball joints may have insufficient securing function. It is possible that the nuts might loosen and allow the steering joints to separate and the directional control to be compromised. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the affected lock nuts. Vehicle ID: WMAN08ZZODY291115 to WMAN48ZZ9DY290789.
Recalls
JR Dixon, the Cumbria-based transport business is reporting improved use and ease of handling since the addition of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet.
Trailers
Operators have until 31 January 2013 to register their interest in competing in the IRTE Skills Challenge – the premier technician awards for the bus and coach industry.
Continuing Professional Development
SEA Transport has taken delivery of eight new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super3 tractor units, supplied by Ipswich-based Guests Truck & Van.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A solar-powered platform flashing light, designed as an alternative to the tail lift flags, has been unveiled by Parts-4-Tail Lifts.
Tail Lifts
Volvo Trucks has begun 2013 with a multi-media marketing campaign that aims to "showcase the company's user-friendly suite of solutions" available for operators to maintain 'O' licence compliance and hence improve OCRS scores.
Driver / People Management
Hertz, ATS Euromaster and Route Monkey have become industry partners of the Freight Transport Association (FTA)-backed Van Excellence scheme.
Road Legal