South Lanarkshire operator Whitelaws Coaches has celebrated the 300,000th kilometre, and fifth anniversary, on a single set of high-grip Michelin drive axle tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
St John Ambulance has taken delivery of a new Volkswagen minibus, converted by Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services for voluntary and community groups across Staffordshire.
Bus & Coach
Metals recycling specialist Dunn Bros' new horizontal container ejection loader depends on telescopic cylinders from Edbro, which, at a 12.5m stroke, are the largest ever produced by the British company.
Tipping Gear
Inverclyde Council has taken delivery of a new GullyWhale tanker, from Whale Tankers, as a replacement vehicle.
Municipal VehiclesFire may occur: on vehicles with anti-lock brake systems it is possible for the earth of the ABS hydraulic unit to corrode. In the worst cases, this could cause the hydraulic motor to run continuously, causing the motor to overheat. Alternatively,the corrosion could cause some heat development at the terminal to the ABS hydraulic unit and start a fire. Recalled vehicles must have the earth line for the ABS hydraulic unit replaced and, if necessary, the corroded connector and/or ABS hydraulic...
Recalls
Freight loading specialist Transdek is converting the top 100 stores for one of the UK's largest retailers to accommodate deliveries from double-deck trailers – and has confirmed orders from another two supermarkets.
Truck Efficiency
Luca Sra is the new managing director of Iveco UK, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland.
People
The latest order for 20 additional Isuzu rigid trucks for the UK's largest independent plant and tool hire company, GAP Group, has taken the firm's total to 41.
Drop Side
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has called on the government to take a level headed view on longer semi-trailers on the day its consultation closes.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
IRTE has confirmed that Bridgestone UK's commercial wheel security training course – developed by Phil Thirsk, Bridgestone UK's technical training manager – meets all criteria for CPD (continuing professional development).
Wheel Security
Bigger workshops to handle increased commercial vehicle business and provide easier access to the M40 are among reasons being cited by Euroway DAF for its reolcation in the High Wycombe area.
Diagnostic Equipment
Passenger seat may detach: rivets retaining the seat cushion of the front passenger seat may be too small and, in an accident, may not retain the cushion. This could lead to an increased risk of injury. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the double front passenger bench seat. Vehicles affected: WDB90663322S530019 to WDB9066352S529672