Ingimex has announced conversions for the Renault Master, Vauxhall Movano and Nissan NV400 that it is describing as high-payload Luton bodies.
Panel Vans
Route Monkey has received £450,000 from the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund and £50,000 from the Northern IT Research Fund, to accelerate its fleet scheduling software development.
Fleet Management Systems
West of England traffic commissioner Sarah Bell has told transport managers not to overlook the importance of their relationship with maintenance contractors, stating that "they should be considered as your best friend".
MaintenanceOn some vehicles, the mounting clamps at the oil lines from the Duonic transmission have been attached incorrectly, making it possible for an oil line to detach. If the vehicle is used regularly, the detachment of the oil hose from the tube may result in automatic transmission fluid escaping.This leads to further shifting no longer being possible and hence loss of drive, Remedial action: replace the mounting clamps at the oil line. Vehicle ID: TYA4681122A500146 to TYA4684132A501319
Recalls
Richard Turfitt, the traffic commissioner for the East of England, has relocated to a new office in Cambridge.
Transport CPC
Comma has introduced a range of Mobil Delvac engine oils, gear and transmission oils, automatic transmission oils and grease specifically for heavy goods vehicle applications.
Engines & Engine Parts
Ten years of reliable and cost-effective performance from its previous Mercedes-Benz Sprinters has led Sandbach, Cheshire-based IP Fork Trucks back to Stoke-on-Trent dealer Enza for new vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bermondsey based waste and recycling firm RTS Waste Management has taken delivery of its first Renault Kerax 460.35 6x4 tractor unit, through dealer MV Trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
MINI has confirmed its intention to showcase the Clubvan vehicle at next year's CV Show.
Car Derived Vans
Under the terms of a new contract signed between ATS Euromaster and Derbyshire-based Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS), ATS will be supplying and servicing tyres for 100% of the company's 2,300-strong fleet of light commercials and heavy trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
Long-time Scania operator Ascroft Transport recently played a key role in helping renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes get his latest adventure underway.
Tractor Units
A 44 tonne DAF XF105 tag axle tractor was the choice of sports surface specialist J Mallinson (Ormskirk), which is now moving plant and equipment to race tracks and sports stadia around the country.
Tractor Units