CENEX, the UK's first Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies, has announced the availability of its Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool (FCRT).
Alternative Fuels
Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding has replaced two of its tractor units with new Volvo FH-460 4x2s.
Tractor Units
Transport group Stagecoach has been named Company of the Year at the 2012 Scottish Business Awards.
Bus & Coach
Sherwood Truck & Van has delivered a pair of factory red Iveco Stralis Active Space Super³ tractor units to Stoke-on-Trent-based Shirley's Transport.
Heavy Goods VehiclesIn a situation where the window airbag is deployed, the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and, as such, could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim. Vehicle ID: WDF63981323651940 to WDF63981523652971
Recalls
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Engineering Manager at the Company's Croydon depot.
People
Mercedes-Benz truck and van operators in Somerset can now get service and support from Rygor Commercials, Chilcompton.
Workshop Management Systems
Operators of ATFs (Authorised Testing Facilities) recently participated in the first national forum aimed at providing an platform for the community to network and exchange views with VOSA about their ATF experiences to date.
VOSA Testing
April 4 2012 will see the launch of the new Longton Avia Truck company, offering British-designed mid-range trucks using many UK sourced components.
Rigids
UK heavy duty mobile vehicle lifts specialist Somerstotalkare has supplied a set of six S6cf cable-free lifts to Spanners Mixer Hire.
Lifting Equipment
Ambient, chilled and FMCG supply-chain specialist Fowler Welch is to trial three new extended length, high-volume, 15.65m trailers in a Government-backed bid to bring greater efficiencies to the Logistics industry.
Longer Heavier VehiclesA defective welded seam on the brake pedal may cause the pedal to deform during heavy braking manoeuvres. This can result in a change in the brake pedal travel - particularly an increase in the amount of travel - which will affect brake performance. Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake pedal with a reinforced version.Vehicle ID: WEB62800023095649 to WEB62824323103989
Recalls