The big news on the Carrier Transicold stand at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover next month will be the launch of its Vector 1550 refrigeration unit.
Refrigeration
Response to the new brochure for next year's Commercial Vehicle Show (12—14 April 2011, NEC, Birmingham) has been great, according to CV Show organiser Bob Sockl.
Vehicle Specification
Cheshire-based bakery Frank Roberts & Sons has added two new Cartwright multi-deck trailers, fitted with Michelin X One MaxiTrailer tyres to its 70-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Commercial vehicle tracking specialist FleetMatics has acquired vehicle management systems firm SageQuest for an undisclosed cash sum.
Tracking
Due to the retirement of the current post-holder, we are looking for an experienced Area Manager to manage a team of engineers for the sector's leading and largest trade association.
Competitive salary + benefits + company car Scotland
Brussels looks set to limit trailer and semi-trailer heights right across Europe to just four metres, if draft text, due to be published in the official journal of the EU, remains intact.
Truck Efficiency
Healthcare waste services firm SRCL is citing outstanding service from Volvo's UK truck dealer network as a prime reason for its latest order for 20 Volvo FE distribution trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Refrigerated food distributor TCR Food Service has put its first 11 tonne refrigerated truck on the road, specifying an Isuzu F110.210 rigid chassis cab, fitted with a 5.4m fridge body.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Changes to VOSA's OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score) system will take effect from 30 August 2010, following discussions with the transport industry.
VOSA Prohibitions
Four industry groups are lobbying for a review of the way in which truck testing is conducted.
VOSA Testing
Lynton Refrigeration, trading as Carrier Transicold Manchester, has been named Service Partner of the Year 2010 in Carrier's second annual PACE (Performance Assessment and Competitive Excellence) Awards.
Refrigeration
Pro golf equipment manufacturer Ping has gone for an environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz Actros 26-tonne rigid, with a difference.
Heavy Goods Vehicles