One of the UK's first 15.65m refrigerated trailers has been delivered into the Tesco fleet, equipped with temperature-controlled Vector technology from Carrier Transicold.
Refrigeration
Europe is well ahead on truck and much trailer braking technology – and more than most in the industry realise, according to Jeff Lowe of Doctor Air Brake.
Braking Systems
Transport managers now have access to a portable and cost-effective system for monitoring fleets, following the launch of a GPS tracking system that can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
Telematics
Based at the Force Collision Investigation Unit, Scientific Support Unit, St Asaph
Salary Scale SO1 (£26,394 – 28,107 per annum) on appointment moving up to SO2 (£28,947 - £30,633 per annum) after accreditation. North Wales Police is seeking to recruit a Forensic Collision Investigator, based at the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit, St. Asaph.
Pneumatic suspensoin may fail: ongoing product and quality checks have shown that there may be defects in the air suspension supports. Check the supports for the air bellow manufacturing and casting numbers and replace as required. Vehicle ID: WJMA1VNH404382365 to WJMS2NUH404384833.
Recalls
Vacu-Lug Tyres has secured a major contract to manage the tyres on Wincanton's truck fleet operated on behalf of Wavin, the UK water management, plumbing, heating and drainage systems supplier.
Tyres & Retreads
Truck driving is a less stressful job than it used to be, according to a study by Mercedes-Benz.
Gearboxes
MAN has supplied Bibby Distribution with 10 new TGM 18.250 4x2 rigids for the company's contract with car care product manufacturer Tetrosyl.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
High-tech developments have made Britain's best-selling small van even cleaner, with emissions dropping from 95 to 87g/km of CO2 and combined fuel economy rising to 85.6mpg, according to Ford.
Panel Vans
The Department for Transport has announced funding for investment in cleaner buses across England. As part of the announcement, Transport for London has been awarded £5 million to add an additional 70 hybrid buses to its fleet.
Bus & Coach
Travellers Choice, currently celebrating its 140th year of operation, has renewed its association with Volvo Bus, with the purchase of eight new B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork.
Bus & Coach
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