An increasingly demanding multi-drop urban delivery schedule has prompted Scotland's largest independent milk producer to buy its first rigid trucks with automated transmissions.
Engine/Transmission ManagementIncorrectly fitted panhard rod mounting bolts may fail and lead to the rear axle developing lateral movement. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new panhard rod mounting bolts to the correct torque.
Recalls
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MiX Telematics reckons that, in the last year alone, its technology has saved bus and coach operators a staggering £8 million in fuel bills.
Telematics
Smith Electric Vehicles launched a telemetry system "specifically engineered for commercial electric vehicles" at last week's CV Operator Show.
Telematics
Boasting what Scania is calling the most powerful truck in the world, the Swedish manufacturer has introduced a seriously updated V8-powered range of vehicles.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A so-called electronic walk-around check system has been launched by Truckfile, adding to the company's existing workshop management system.
Road Safety
Steelmaker Corus has been fined £240,000 and ordered to pay pay £112,500 costs, after a lorry driver was crushed under three tonnes of steel at its Staffordshire site.
Lifting & Handling
Iveco has agreed a two-year deal with Dorna Sports, which runs the MotoGP motorbike racing championship, to be its official commercial vehicle supplier.
Tractor Units
A sustainability strategy has been launched by Stagecoach Group, aimed at reducing emissions fleet-wide throughout the UK and North America.
Bus & Coach
The FTA arrived at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show yesterday, armed with copies of a document designed to highlight the need for investment in the UK's transport infrastructure.
Truck Efficiency