Masternaut has released the world's first vehicle tracking application for Android smartphones.
TelematicsDovey Premium Products (DPP) has selected Carrier Transicold to supply low-noise refrigeration technology across its new truck fleet.
RigidsBibby Distribution has won a five-year extension to its logistics contract with Honda, which sees the logistics firm retain responsibility for delivery of Honda's motorcycles and power equipment across the UK until 2015.
Heavy Goods VehiclesEddie Stobart has upgraded its trailer fleet with 225 new Schmitz Cargobull fixed roof curtainsiders.
TrailersTrimble is to collaborate with insurance company Zurich on the insurer's new integrated fleet risk management programme, Zurich Fleet Intelligence (ZFI).
TelematicsVauxhall has announced that it will be offering an 'eco' model across its van range, with the launch of ecoFLEX commercial vehicles.
Light Commercial VehiclesWest Bromwich dealer group Guest Trucks has strengthened its Iveco truck network by adding four dealerships trading as Sherwood Truck & Van.
RigidsPickup trucks converter Pick Up Systems has launched a Multi Purpose Utility Vehicle (MPUV), to be showcased at the forthcoming Emergency Services show.
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The retaining bolts for the suspension spring lower mountings on the tag axle may fail. The worst scenario is that all bolts fail, leading to the loss of suspension function and security of the tag axle, air suspension, shock absorbers, reaction rods and stabilizer bar. Recall vehicles likely to be affected, to replace the retaining bolts and add spacer sleeves to the tag axle suspension airbag lower mountinga.
RecallsAn increase in the number of vehicles caught running above their gross or axle weight limits could result from powers recently granted to VOSA.
VOSA ProhibitionsDAF Trucks, MAN Truck and Bus UK, Mercedes-Benz UK and Hino will all be at the CV Show in April, alongside Iveco, which is appearing under the banner of West Midlands dealership Guest Trucks.
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