Six new Volvo FL 4x2 rigid tankers that have entered service with BP Gas are the first in the fleet to be equipped with Dynafleet telematics and Volvo's I-Sync automated gearbox.
Gearboxes
Michelin's X One MaxiTrailer tyre has been named as Fleet Safety Product of the Year at the annual Fleet Safety Forum awards for excellence, organised by road safety charity Brake.
Tyres & Retreads
A mixed service drive axle tyre has been launched by GITI Tire UK.
Tyres & RetreadsScania (Great Britain) has appointed Steve Martin to the position of general manager, Scania Truck Rental. Martin brings with him 16 years' experience in the commercial vehicle rental industry, during which time he has worked in a number of roles covering sales, pricing, operations and management. Martin's new post sees him take overall day-to-day responsibility for Scania's UK-wide truck rental service.
People
Having evaluated a range of commercial vehicles, express delivery firm City Link says it has selected the Iveco Eurocargo for all 7.5 tonne operations.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Coca-Cola Enterprises has begun trials of three 21-tonne Iveco Stralis trucks: one running on biomethane gas (CBG), with a standard Bevan curtainside body; another the same but using Iveco's Cursor 8 ultra low-emission 310hp EEV diesel engine; and the third, as the second, but fitted with the aerodynamic Bevan21 body.
Alternative Fuels
When it comes to industrial trucks, transport managers may need some guidance on their obligations and best practice. Brian Tinham reports
Maintenance
LPG may seem like old hat, but dual-fuel offerings are being given the high-tech treatment, and pioneering operators like what they're seeing. Brian Tinham reports
Alternative Fuels
John Challen reports on the complex issues around logistics from the University of Huddersfield, host to the recent International Sustainable Logistics Conference
Driver / People Management
They may seem simple in their operation, but tail-lifts hold many hidden dangers that could cause operators a lot more problems than just a spilt load. John Challen looks at the latest developments
Lifting & Handling
So an agreement regarding irtec's future has been signed between IRTE and IMI, but what does this really mean for the transport industry?
Irtec
Scania is currently test running new Euro-6-ready five- and six-cylinder inline and V8 engines – heavily modified, but derived from its current Euro 5 units – in Sweden for its recently-launched R Series trucks.
Tractor Units