A new qualification is being launched aimed at enabling mentors to support commercial vehicle technicians on their journey towards completing the recently-introduced IMI apprenticeship standards, reports Brian Wall
Apprenticeships
How to prevent diesel spills, and be prepared for them to happen. Lucy Radley speaks to government agencies and suppliers
Fuel Systems
Given the weight and nature of the loads HGVs carry – not to mention people in the case of PSVs – their anchors should be 100% serviceable, all of the time. MOT data reveals a darker but improving story, writes Peter Shakespeare
VOSA Prohibitions
Commercial vehicle braking system supplier Knorr-Bremse has acquired steering systems manufacturer R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc of the USA, for $149.5 million.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Food distribution company Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 45 new Schmitz Cargobull semitrailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT refrigeration units.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
London bus operator, Tower Transit, has ordered 37 Metrodecker EVs from British bus manufacturer Optare.
Electric Vehicles
Michelin has launched its new Agilis 3 summer tyre for light commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
To help facilitate the movement of essential goods, the UK government temporarily relaxed enforcement of both EU and GB drivers’ hours rules on 23 March.
Driver / People Management
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has successfully completed the acquisition of US commercial vehicle technology supplier WABCO, having gained approval from all required regulatory authorities.
Axles
Continental Tyres and Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK have created a new integrated digital TPMS, designed specifically to meet the unique safety requirements of fleets using trailers, especially multidecks.
Tyres & Retreads
Wirral-based recovery and automotive logistics firm Recovery North West has taken delivery of six new DAF vehicles as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
Recovery Vehicles
MFS TempLog captures temperature data for any transport refrigeration system, and can be fitted to any refrigerated van, truck or trailer.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles