Parcels business Tuffnells has recently seen a fresh batch of trailers go into service, following an agreement with TIP to supply new tandem axle box van trailers and curtainsiders.
Trailer Equipment
A review of technical standards in the devolved nations has proposed doing away with separate ‘mechanical’ and ‘electrical’ routes in bus and coach, and has entirely revised content of the coachmaker route
Apprenticeships
To help tackle the perennial issue of vehicle technician shortages, truck OEM Renault has begun recruiting competent technical staff from outside the truck world, and then training them up to HGV standards. Dan Gilkes explains how
Like many members of the IRTE, I started in the road transport industry as an apprentice engineer and rose through the ranks to become head of fleet engineering.
Apprenticeships
IRTE’s parent body has launched a new way for members to qualify for the two highest engineering qualifications in the UK, incorporated engineer (IEng) and chartered engineer (CEng). These well-regarded qualifications distinguish the top tiers of professional engineers, and provide the right for recipients to add extra initials after their name
Apprenticeships
Planned to include the necessary COVID protection measures, the Skills Challenge is set to return in June. Application deadline is 23 April; see www.is.gd/yopika for details UPDATED: The testing week has been pushed back one week from 14 to 21 June, to align with the government's recovery roadmap
Apprenticeships
Managing the risks of electric shock in heavy vehicle repair starts with awareness, and moves on from there, finds Toby Clark
WorkshopThe retainer for the battery power cable at the electrical distribution central might have been incorrectly assembled. Remedy: inspect the retainer and cable. Where necessary, repair the cable and reassemble the retainer. Manufacturer reference: C0151. Number affected: 40 (of each model). Vehicle IDs: (none given).
RecallsRisk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Remedy: inspect and install protection to the fuel pipe or replace the fuel pipe if damaged. Manufacturer reference: 0DGX. Number affected: 293. Vehicle IDs: VF1FW52H259943312 to VF1FWT8M362317020.
RecallsThe electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the HERMES control unit (communication module) could become stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. Remedy: Correct the routing of the concerned wiring harness through the installation of an additional cable tie. Manufacturer reference: SRV2021. Number affected: 17. Vehicle IDs: WDB9076332P026360 to WDB9076372P096717.
RecallsPassenger hand poles may become insecure. Remedy: fit modified seat consoles, hand poles & roof poles. Manufacturer reference: C5862. Number affected: 24. Vehicle IDs: YV3T1R924D1159415 to YV3T1U225F1170438.
RecallsDue to insufficient bonding, plastic end body trim pieces can loosen at the front and rear. Remedy: replace the front and rear plastic end trim pieces and secure with metallic holders. Manufacturer reference: 65.10U20105A. Number affected: 14. Vehicle IDs: WKK41001013125696 to WKK41001013128387.
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