TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN – JOB REFERENCE 2804
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Due to internal promotion a vacancy has arisen in our purpose built Technical Services Centre based in Gateshead for a Transport Technician.
Drainage contractor Super-Rod has taken delivery of a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter specially adapted for running on railway lines.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Devon-based MR Horn Transport reports that one of its custom-built trailers, fitted with Michelin X One MaxiTrailer tyres, has clocked up 270,000km with an average of 7 mm tread remaining – and an estimated 100,000km life left before regrooving.
Tyres & Retreads
Vehicle tracking firm Masternaut has launched its GreenerFleet campaign, aimed at helping fleet operators reduce their carbon footprint.
TelematicsS&J European Haulage says it has added new double-deck SKO Express dry freight box trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to its fleet, because their lower rolling resistance saves money.
Axles
Hanson Cement in Australia says it is introducing Allison's new load-based shift schedule (LBSS) program for all its concrete agitator trucks in a bid to maximise efficiency.
GearboxesBraking efficiency may be compromised if the threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system is not in conformity. Affected vehicles (VF7******AZ025918 to VF7******AZ030421) should be recalled and the rod checked and replaced if necessary.
RecallsBearings manufacturer Schaeffler is recommending that plain bearings should be replaced by rolling bearings to help reduce vehicle CO2 emissions.
Consumables
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People
Since the Highways Agency upgraded the online ESDAL (electronic service delivery for abnormal loads) service, haulier numbers using it to communicate with road authorities and the police have grown from 14,692 in April to 26,591 in June.
Tracking
A fleet of clean 'green' Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans is helping to clean the streets and reduce air pollution in Southwark.
Light Commercial Vehicles
James Armstrong, currently aftersales director for Scania (GB), has been appointed managing director of Scania South East Asia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Armstrong will take up his new role on 1 September 2010.
People