German semitrailer builder Schmitz Cargobull has extended its supply contract with brake manufacturer Knorr-Bremse, said to be worth in the 'high double-digit millions of Euros'.
Brakes & Braking Systems
A number of commercial vehicle suppliers, including Gray & Adams, Leyland Trucks, Eminox and TruTac, have won awards in the latest round of Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, announced in mid-April.
Health & Safety Legislation
Mercedes-Benz corporate parent Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a new joint venture to develop, produce and commercialise fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other applications.
Alternative Fuels
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published guidance for operators and auditors about the remote auditing of fleet operators during the COVID-19 outbreak. The guidance is available via the link below.
Health & Safety Legislation
Trailer tracking system vendor Trackm8 has won a five-year contract extension from Bibby Distribution, covering a fleet of 1,300 trailers and tankers.
Tracking
In acknowledgment that the COVID-19 crisis looks likely to continue for at least another six weeks, DVSA has extended its relaxation of GB and EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales.
Driver / People Management
MiX Telematics reports that an unnamed ‘major European postal and parcel delivery service’ is more than doubling its number of vehicle installations.
Telematics
Spanish vehicle wash manufacturer Istobal has designed, developed and is now producing COVID-19 disinfection arches for health personnel and vehicles.
Vehicle Washing Equipment
Kent-based removals business Matthew James Global Relocations has introduced the UK’s first Scania hybrid removal vehicle into its fleet, operating principally within the greater London area.
Electric Vehicles
Vehicle component supplier WABCO is fighting the issue of trailer cargo theft incidents with the Detector solution with Belgium-based Sioen Industries.
Security Equipment
Waste management service provider LondonEnergy is taking delivery of nine Volvo FM 8x2 rigids as part of an upgrade of its hook-loader fleet, replacing a rival marque.
Tippers
Scania has introduced two systems that provide side detection functionality. Together they help avoid or mitigate scenarios where trucks may come into contact with other road users.
Road Safety