Worksop-based Seafield Logistics is reporting a marked increase in payload potential from its new MAN TGX.26.440 6x2/2 BLS tractor units, all of which were fleet replacements.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Arriva Southern Counties has taken delivery of another 12 ADL Enviro200s to meet an increased requirement for Transport for London work at its Grays depot in Essex.
Bus & CoachDirectional contorl may be lost: it is possible that the polystop (Nylock) nut may become loose or detach, due to an issue with the plastic retaining ring. Should this occur, then detachment of the tie rod/track rod could ensue, which could result in the loss of directional control. Affected vehicles need to be recalled and the polystop nut replaced.
Recalls
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging continued investment in transport infrastructure projects, in the face of the impending government's spending review.
Routing
Award-winning fish and chip retailer George's Tradition has taken delivery of a new 7.5-tonne Canter 7C18 truck, with insulated body by Jackson Coachworks.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Heavy-haulage trailer firm Goldhofer and Berard Transportation teamed up recently to provide a solution to the Herculean task of moving two steel oil platforms, weighing 4,000 and 3,500 tonnes, from Louisiana to Alaska.
Trailers
Edbro's ram and tank assemblies featured on four of the six vehicles in this year's annual truck tipper tests, including the highest scoring MAN chassis.
Tippers
Bagnall and Morris has added a Volvo FM to its fleet, with price and dealer support the deciding factors, according to the waste management company.
Tippers
Three new 8x4 Renault Premium Landers, with centre mounted hiab cranes, along with six Renault Kerax 370.32 tippers, have been received by Meynell Plant Hire.
Tippers
Water coolers firm Angel Springs is using bodybuilder Bevan Group's graphics production facility to keep its trucks' promotional messages up to date.
Rigids
In-flight food supplier Royal Blue Executive Services has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 18-tonner to service its executive jet customers at Heathrow.
Rigids
Vehicle stability may be affected because the anti-roll bar may not conform to specification. This should result in a noise from the suspension but in extreme cases, vehicle stability could be compromised. Affected vehicles should be recalled and the anti-roll bar replaced with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affedted are: ZFA36300009000504 to ZFA26300009007020; ZFA26300008000360 to ZFA26300008004999; ZFA26300008000920 to ZFA26300008004999; ZFA26300009000500 to ZFA26300003006875