Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne trucks, operating in a mix of Travis Perkins and Keyline Civils Specialist liveries, providing building materials to construction customers nationwide. The multi-million-pound investment will see approximately 170 Volvo FM 330 6x2 rear-steer rigids delivered into service over two years – with 85 new FMs confirmed for this year; to be followed by around 85 more in 2023.
Rigids
Bulk powder and liquid specialist Abbey Logistics has taken delivery of seven New Generation DAF XF 450 FTP tractor units, as part of its ongoing fleet replenishment programme. Also joining the fleet are four previous generation DAF XFs.
Tractor Units
Flannery Plant Hire has contracted Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business' 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.
Road Safety
Two new dealer principals and a new sales director have joined DAF dealership group Greenhous.
Dealerships
Six Transport for London buses were damaged in a fire at the Potters Bar, Hertfordshire bus depot of operator Metroline on 22 May.
Workshop
The NTA has today announced an order for 120 double-deck battery-electric buses from Wrightbus.
Electric Vehicles
The Bristol & Avon Group says it has launched what it calls the ’ultimate’ tipper - in the shape of a pair of Charlton-bodied Scania eight-wheelers specified with both R sleeper cabs and the Swedish manufacturer’s 16.4-litre 651bhp V8 engines.
Tippers
Miniclipper Logistics has taken delivery of two new DAF LF260 18-tonne diesel 4x2 curtainsiders as it continues to reshape its 70-strong truck and trailer fleet for the future. It is the first time the DAF brand has made it on to the heretofore MAN-exclusive Miniclipper fleet, but following an urgent need to grow its urban delivery fleet and a cancelled dealer order, it took delivery of two trucks.
Fleet Management Systems
The final round of TIP’s first-ever international mechanic team competition took place in May 2022 in the company’s workshop in Valencia, Spain.
Repair & Maintenance
An introduction to the fundamental concept of the P-F Curve where we can identify the point of functional failure (what the user wants it to do) and proactively find it in the act of failing prior to that point.
Repair & MaintenanceThere is a possibility that one or both headrests of the first row 2-person bench seat cannot be locked into place. Remedy: inspect and replace the headrest(s) if necessary. Number affected: 32. Manufacturer reference: XGG27 (22SMD-046). Vehicle IDs: YARVFEHTMGZ213180 to YARV1ZKXZGZ215773.
RecallsSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system does not heat up as required. Remedy: replace the affected urea reservoir. Number affected: 201. Manufacturer reference: E212101750 /05G (22-C-082). Vehicle IDs: VXEVAYHVMM7810065 to VXEVEEHZ7MZ049501.
Recalls