Today (1 February 2012) sees the launch of Contisys Check TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), which supersedes the VDO OBD professional commercial vehicle diagnostic tool.
Diagnostic Equipment
As freezing winter weather finally sets in, one London council says it is fully prepared, with the latest gritter technology to ensure that the area can support business as usual.
Municipal VehiclesA 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: WDB9061132N463524 to WDB90665725544493
Recalls
BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a 20-year deal to build an energy efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks.
Engine/Transmission Management
First Glasgow has introduced a fleet of 10 hybrid double deck buses – all Enviro400Hs from Alexander Dennis and BAE Systems, and the first of their kind for greater Glasgow.
Bus & Coach
The purchase of a new Volvo FM11 six-wheel tipper by family business L&B Haulage marks more than 25 years of almost unbroken loyalty to the Swedish truck brand.
Tippers
Food distribution outfit Lucky Red has taken delivery of two Isuzu Forward 7.5T refrigerated trucks for the company's UK distribution fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fuel pipes may fail causing a leakage of fuel. Replace all engine fuel pipes.
Vehicle ID: ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639; ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639; ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639; ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639; ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639; and ZGA7B2N100E000012 to ZGA7B2N100E001639.
Apex Plant Hire has bought into Tracker's telematics technology and says it is reaping the benefits of protecting its fleet.
Telematics
National plant hire company, Pickerings Plant has opened a new depot and also taken delivery of a new Scania P325DB 6x2 MNA flatbed truck from Keltruck.
Flatbed
Goodyear Dunlop has made two new appointments in its Commercial division. Bob Mason becomes TruckForce business manager for the UK hub, while Craig Sprigmore's is customer strategy manager.
People
SDC Trailers has become the first UK trailer manufacturer to be granted approval for its longer semi-trailers.
Longer Heavier Vehicles