Founder of truck rental group NRG Sid Sadique was named an IRTE fellow earlier this year in recognition of his long, varied and successful commercial vehicle career that included founding NRG and Electra Commercial Vehicles, plus a lifetime of service to IRTE. He speaks to Will Dalrymple
Apprenticeships
Under pressure to cut emissions and reduce their carbon footprints, fleets operating refrigerated vehicles are swinging away from diesel-fired fridge units in favour of engineless electric models. So says Carrier Transicold, reports Steve Banner
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
A disruptor company triggered a sea change in the mobile refrigeration industry, reports Richard Simpson
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The first apprentices from a custom-built National Express programme at South & City College Birmingham have now qualified, as engineering training manager Lee Sandford and Anshu Hayden, assistant director for employer engagement and placements, explain
Apprenticeships
New load security rules were published by DVSA earlier this year. John Challen investigates what has changed and the new enforcement philosophy
Load RestraintsCertain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off. Remedy: update the software of engine control module. Number affected: 3. Manufacturer reference: 6481. Vehicle IDs: ZFA25000002P67755 to ZFA25000002V30807.
RecallsThe possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system. Remedy: replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material. Number affected: 630 (Berlingo); 1727 (Partner). Manufacturer reference: JAP (Berlingo); KUZ (Partner). Berlingo vehicle IDs: VR7******JN521183 to VR7******NJ520575. Partner vehicle IDs: VR3******HJ854623 to VR3******NJ520501.
RecallsOn vehicles of a limited production period there is a very small probability that one or two incorrectly welded transverse links to the front axle have been fitted. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the two front transverse links have to be checked and if necessary replaced. Number affected: 335. Manufacturer reference: 335. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
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Road Safety
Vehicle lifts come in a range of shapes and sizes; some offer more accessibility while others incur more upfront costs. Ben Spencer weighs up the pros and cons of scissor lifts, four-post lifts and two-post lifts and in-ground lifts
Workshop
The torque wrench may be one of the most important tools in the workshop, as it keeps a vehicle’s wheels on. But IRTE Workshop Accreditation guidance makes clear that such tools must be regularly calibrated to ensure that they remain accurate, reports Will Dalrymple
Wheel Security
Palletised freight distributor Oxford Carriers has confirmed it has made improvements in vehicle management and compliance since using TruTac’s products.
Health & Safety Legislation