Accidents involving cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, when trucks are turning left, are a major problem and account for more than half of all cyclists killed on London's roads when they are involved in collisions with HGVs. By simply press fitting the clear lens to the passenger side window of a lorry, it can improve the driver's vision of any other road users within close proximity of the HGV and help avoid accidents.
Road Safety
The design director at Volvo Truck Corporation is predicting a big change in the design of trucks over the next 10 years. Rickard Orell made the announcement as he unveiled the manufacturer's own vision of the future, Concept Truck 2020.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Fuel supplier Crown Oil UK's new website provides advice on environmental best practice and fuel storage regulations, as well as detailing its services for red diesel and road fuel, utility connections and scheduled deliveries.
Health & Safety Legislation
Maynes of Buckie, the corporate hire and tour operator, has taken delivery of six new MAN and Neoplan touring coaches.
Bus & Coach
Sofa specialist ScS has bought 10 new 7.5-tonne Atego 816s fitted with GRP boxes, built to its specification by Dependable Bodies, of Gateshead.
Rigids
Distribution firm CM Downton has ordered 80 more curtainsiders and six double deck trailers from Cartwright Group, bringing its total to more than 580.
Trailers
Vehicle tachograph systems supplier VDO has announced that it is offering a 50% discount on its TIS-Web training courses, for orders placed in June.
Tachometers
PH Jones, the specialist property maintenance and utility metering company, has started the process of receiving 850 Berlingo and Dispatch vans from Citroën.
Fleet Management Systems
As VOSA increases roadside checks, Aide Automotive has launched a device that ensures braking systems are working correctly.
TrailersA one-stop service for drawbar operators has been launched by Jost-GB, including an all-inclusive package for users of its Rockinger drawbar couplings.
Drawbar / Drawbar Assemblies
Newport-based baker D Gibbon & Sons has taken delivery of a 3.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter and declares itself so pleased that it has already ordered another.
Chassis Cabs
Munich Transportation Company (MVG) is the first metropolis in Europe to put the first MAN Lion's City Hybrid bus into service, with an expectation of up to 30% less CO2 emissions.
Bus & Coach