The changing face of the fenestration industry is reflected in an innovative multi-purpose rack launched by glass-carrying transport solutions firm Supertrucks.
A round-up of people news and company charity news around the sector.
CV Show
Six telematics providers have something new and improved to offer the market.
Telematics
In what may be a preview of things to come in heavy vehicle technology, Mann + Hummel presented a digital filter product for off-highway vehicles called Senzit at the 2017 Agritechnica fair in Hanover.
Electronic Components/Systems
Fridge van converter CoolKit has secured exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights for Melform’s range of insulated and temperature-controlled containers.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Post Office is rolling out a nationwide upgrade of its MiX telematics system in 265 cash-in-transit vans and mobile Post Offices.
Telematics
BMW Specialist Cars, based in Tring, took delivery of a single-width and double-width trolley from Gratnells, putting them through their paces in the workshop on a six-week trial.
Maintenance
Visitor registration is now open for Euro Bus Expo 2018, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from 30 October to 1 November.
Bus & CoachElectrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy. Manufacturer reference: SRX1800. Number affected: 802. Vehicle IDs: WDF44760123048757 to WDF44760123060367; WDF44770313001033 to WDF44770323060229; WDF44770123051541 to WDF44770123058401; WDF44760523048281 to WDF44760523060621;...
Recalls
With diesel emissions under ever-closer scrutiny, the maintenance of particulate filters has become a key issue for fleet engineers. Richard Simpson investigates
Maintenance
The eight-legger is a long-established rigid truck chassis layout with which operators are comfortable. But there is room for change. It is being joined by rear-steer and multi-steer options offering the potential to improve manoeuvrability, reduce fuel consumption and increase payload. Toby Clark reports
Axles
An overview of modifications required of tractors hauling spirit tankers.
Vehicle Specification