Mercedes-Benz has introduced a completely redesigned engine series for light and heavy-duty trucks, as well as buses and coaches.
Engine/Transmission ManagementSteering may fail: irregularities may have occurred during assembly of the steering shaft. Water entrapment may have occurred in a few cases. At exceptionally low temperature's and after long idle times (freezing in the cab) the entrapped water may freeze. It is possible, if the water freezes, that there could be, in extreme cases, damage to the bearing shell of the constant velocity joint. During the first few meters after driving off, a damaged bearing shell could lead to the connection from...
Recalls
Logistics specialist Howard Tenens says it has found an environmentally friendly lighting solution for one of its newest and tallest trailers in the UK – by working with Labcraft.
Lighting
Logistics firm Bibby Distribution, has extended its rollout of Masternaut's award-winning fleet management system to a further 1,300 trailers.
Tracking
Truck and trailer hire company Axis Fleet Management has awarded its tyre maintenance contract to Bridgestone to achieve pricing stability on most tyre products.
Tyres & Retreads
The government is to run a £9.5 million demonstration programme to encourage road haulage operators in the UK to buy and use low carbon commercial vehicles – with a competition for those interested launching as the CV Show opens its doors on 24 April.
Alternative FuelsOne of the largest privately owned bus and coach operators in the Middle East seeks applications for the position of General Manager, based at their Headquarters based in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
People
A long-term trial that saw tyre operating costs reduce by 30% has resulted in Vacu-Lug being awarded a container handling equipment tyre supply agreement by WH Malcolm.
Tyres & Retreads
UK vehicle tracking company Remote Asset Management (RAM) has launched what it's calling a major innovation that promises to make tracking easier and more cost-effective.
Telematics
Veolia Transdev Shorelink Buses, one of the largest non-government bus operators in the Sydney basin, is reporting success from its three Allison gearbox-equipped, Cummins-powered Iveco buses, a Euro 4 version added in late 2010 and two Euro 5 versions in February last year.
Gearboxes
Nationwide frozen foods supplier NH Case has selected refrigerated bodies from Schmitz Cargobull for two new 15-tonne rigid trucks, set to carry out multi-drop deliveries in London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Rigids
East Anglia's Orwell Truck & Van was a double winner at Mercedes-Benz UK's annual awards event for its commercial vehicle franchisees, carrying off two top prizes – including the coveted title of 'After Sales Dealer of the Year' for 2012.
Dealerships