A 10,000km run across Europe in current and next-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros models has shown the new model's dominance when it comes to fuel consumption.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Ahead of its official launch on 1 August, new Volkswagen Crafter models have arrived in VW Van Centres across the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Specialist carrier WMB Heavy Haulage has added a specialist trailer to its fleet for the transportation of abnormal loads – from wind turbines and industrial boilers to boats, planes and military vehicles.
Trailers
ZF Services UK has completed the merger of its sales and service organisation (formerly ZF Great Britain) in Nottingham, with the automotive aftermarket parts business (formerly ZF Trading UK) in Crick.
Gearboxes
City Circle is committed to providing the highest quality coach services to the leisure, corporate and tourism markets. We have grown our Scottish operation significantly since it was opened in 2007 and run one of the most modern fleets in the area with new vehicles being added every year. We now need to recruit an Engineering Supervisor to take responsibility for managing and maintaining the coach fleet to the highest achievable standards and ensuring that maximum availability of vehicles is...
PeopleSpare wheel may detach: The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle, so allowing it to detach from the vehicle. Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spare wheel winch. Vehicle ID: VF7******11032532 to VF7******11316369
RecallsPower steering may fail: It is possible that the wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come into contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur, then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected. Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness. Vehicle ID: VF3******AZ007149 to VF3******BZ008220
Recalls
Operators of all makes of truck, bus and coach from across the UK, looking to single-source commercial vehicle repair, modification and refurbishment services can now use the newly re-launched facilities at Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions.
Repair & Maintenance
Labcraft has launch LED Omega commercial vehicle lights for the dry freight industry, which, it claims, can help improve both efficiency and reliability within the vehicle.
Lighting
Running up to 50 maximum weight trucks, distributing bricks and building blocks right across Southern England, Foley & Miles has chosen Charlton to build the bodywork for its latest four 6x2 rigids and drawbar trailers.
Drop Side
The European Commission's new tachograph proposals have been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Tachometers
The rentals arm of the Cartwright Group has grown in the first six months of 2011, with business increasing by fully 9% year-on-year.
Trailers