Lubricants supplier Exol has updated the specification of Optima LSBM 0W-30 (M514), a synthetic low ash automotive engine oil that is said to provide fuel economy benefits.
Lubricants & Systems
Arriva North East has upgraded its vehicle lifting equipment with five sets of Stertil Koni lifts at its depots in Ashington, Blyth and Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Lifting Equipment
M&M Kerr, a specialist in refrigerated haulage services, is using three Renault trucks to deliver temperature-sensitive products such as beef and lamb across Europe.
Truck Efficiency
Arla Foods is using seven Volvo bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) tractor units to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of its operation by 2030.
Tractor Units
The Go-Ahead Group has set a target of hiring 1,020 apprentices in 2023 to train as bus drivers, rail drivers and engineers.
Apprenticeships
Sheffield-based haulier Toutes Directions has added a Mercedes-Benz Actros to a fleet of 20 trucks to fulfil a variety of roles, including heavy haulage work.
Truck Efficiency
Volkswagen subsidiary The Logpay Group has entered an agreement with Travis Road Services that will see its booking service for truck parking spots expand Europe-wide.
Truck Efficiency
Cummins, through its subsidiary Meritor, has completed its acquisition of Siemens’ commercial vehicles (CV) business as part of a deal valued approximately at €190 million.
Light Commercial Vehicles
BM Catalysts, a manufacturer of catalytic converters and front pipes, has experienced high demand throughout 2022, with trends pointing to future European market growth.
Remanufactured Equipment
George Whitelaw, director at Lanarkshire-based bus company Whitelaws, has confirmed continental’s tyre pressure monitoring system has saved a minimum of £20,000 per year on replacement rubber.
Tyres & Retreads
Yorkshire-based Bedale Skip Hire has marked its 50th anniversary with the launch of two Harsh HS14 skip units mounted on 18t DAF LF chassis.
Truck Efficiency