To help deal with the problems caused by ice, salt, rain, and storm damage, Thompsons has introduced the Patchmaster toad repairs system.
Municipal Vehicles
Yesterday (1 December 2011), DAF Vlaanderen, Belgium, celebrated the production of its 2,000,000th axle.
Axles
MC Truck and Bus Witham has opened its combined tacho and brake roller testing facilities, taking the organisation closer to its goal of a one-stop-shop for local commercial vehicle operators.
MOT Testing Equipment
An approved used Iveco Stralis Active Space heavy truck is on its way to the Tanzanian capital of Dar Es Salaam, where it will take on a professional driver training role commencing in January 2012.
Driver CPC
Scot Heating has taken delivery of a specialised Scania R 500 LB8x2*6HSA drawbar unit.
Trailers
The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from 1 January 2012, according to VOSA, following a consultation with the industry.
Tachometers
Leo Group is a UK market leader in animal by-products, food, and commercial waste collections and reprocessing. The group transports over 500,000 tonnes annually, using its own fleet and working 24/7 throughout the year.
Automotive interior heating and cooling company Webasto has appointed Ribblesdale Auto Electrics as an authorised dealer and main distributor in the North West.
Air Conditioning
Scania and satellite navigation manufacturer Garmin have teamed up to produce a device designed for trucking and truckers.
Tracking
Potato haulier UK has added five Mercedes-Benz tractor units to its fleet – all premium specification Actros 2446 Long Distance models.
Tractor Units
Transport industry pundits are delighted with yesterday's (29 November 2011) announcements in the government's Autumn Statement – in particular £8 million funding to encourage the purchase of low emission medium and heavy goods vehicles; cancellation of January's 3.02 pence per litre fuel duty hike; and the £25 million extension of the Green Bus Fund (GBF).
Alternative Fuels
Pet suppliers Simon's Rodents has invested in three Mercedes-Benz vans – a pair of Long-bodied Sprinter 313CDIs and a Vito 113CDI Long – all converted by Somers Refrigeration, of Long Stratton, Norfolk, for cold transport.
Light Commercial Vehicles