Tipper operator Lanz Group, at Heathrow, has added two new MAN TGS 35.400 8x4 muck-away tippers, with extended 'M' day cabs.
Tippers
A new phase of the multi-stage gearbox development programme between Torotrak and Allison Transmissions has been reached, with concept hardware performance targets now achieved.
Gearboxes
HMRC took the best large public sector fleet for the second year running in the Fleet Hero 2011 awards, which highlight organisations that successfully reduce carbon footprints – and lower their fuel bills – through transport policies.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
A little over one year since Edbro launched its weight saving CX14 hydraulic tipper cylinders and Lafarge started its trials, the latter is reporting success.
Tippers
Mercedes-Benz has won the title of International Truck of the Year 2012 with the Actros, becoming the first manufacturer in nearly two decades to win the award in consecutive years – the company having triumphed with the Atego Hybrid 12 months ago.
Rigids
Cushyfloat elastomeric engine mounts from Trelleborg Industrial AVS have been chosen by Max Holder for its new C250 and C270 street sweepers.
Suspensions
With 104 points out of a possible 168, the Kangoo Van ZE has won the coveted International Van of the Year prize, beating the Iveco Daily, Fiat Ducato and VW Caddy.
Electric Vehicles
The Midcounties Co-operative's funeral service has become the first UK customer for a new breed of all-electric Mercedes-Benz vans that produces zero emissions.
Electric Vehicles
Derbyshire County Council is looking to appoint a transport manager who will control and manage their fleet of approximately 800 vehicles and items of plant. In addition the successful candidate will be required to maintain and develop the provision of vehicle services to external organisation. Reporting to Head of Commercial Services this new post will be responsible for the day to day management of the transport function which includes setting transport policies, vehicle specification,...
People
We account for a million bus journeys a day, on nearly 100 day and night routes. As 'No 2' to the Engineering Director, you will assume responsibility for the Engineering Department in his absence. Also familiar with the Engineering Director's Health and Safety role, you will have strong leadership style, with potential to director level.
People
The electric heater of the charge air preheating system can overheat and a vehicle fire may occur. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical actuation system of this heater.
Vehicles affected: WDB9702232L223029 to WDB9702232L223029
TTC, part of the Unipart Group, has a new range of accessories from mini ovens and travel mugs to multi charger adaptors and kettles for driver's in-cab.
Driver / People Management