Folkestone-based Eley Transport South East is targeting lower fuel consumption after taking delivery of a pair of ultra-efficient Iveco EcoStralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Iveco is plugging what it sees as a gap in the commercial vehicle market, with the launch of a 7.5 tonne Eurocargo rigid, designed for tradesmen and local retailers.
Rigids
One of the new tests introduced for the MoT on 1 January is the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) check in which examiners must visually check that warnings lights for ESP, SRS, ABS and TPMS are not permanently illuminated.
Diagnostic EquipmentA fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters, which leaks onto the road. Recall the vehicles likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary. Vehicles affected: WDF63960123578537 to WDF63981523604836
Recalls
Michelin is so confident of its newest on/off-road truck tyre's robustness that it is offering a six-month accidental damage warranty with every purchase.
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo has now sold 100 hybrid buses in Nordic countries, following an order for 25 hybrid buses by Göteborgs Spårvägar (Gothenburg Tramways), which operates public transport services on behalf of Västtrafik.
Bus & Coach
Nissan has signed a deal with tyre company Bridgestone to supply three Primastar vans for its inspection and tyre replacement services fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Multi-modal logistics and freight forwarding specialist Maru International has added a further four Krone trailers to its 40–strong trailer fleet.
Trailers
VCA (the Vehicle Certification Agency) has approved Don-Bur's longer semi trailer design, which uses a self-steer axle.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
A "relentless zeal" for customer service has earned Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer Sparshatts of Kent the manufacturer's most coveted award among its franchised network.
Dealerships
Palletways contractor Hastings Freight has added a pair of 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter tucks to its commercial vehicle fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Eddie Stobart and A W Jenkinson Forest Products have again signed a joint procurement agreement with Scania in the UK for 1,000 trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles