The "high load" parameter setting of the Electronic Braking System may not have been correctly programmed. In extreme instances, this may affect EBS brake application and vehicle stability. A total of 264 trucks are affected. Vehicle IDs: WDB9560032V247877 to WDB9560632V248975.
RecallsThe vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU. A software update is required to deal with the issue. Four vehicles are affected. Vehicle IDs: WDB9066332P173780 to WDB9066352S989278 and WDF63960523381401 to WDF63960523381401.
Recalls
Scotland’s largest independent coach operator Park’s of Hamilton has ordered 39 new Volvo vehicles – the largest single order ever received by Volvo Bus.
Bus & Coach
A Birmingham poultry firm has had its transport licence suspended for two weeks after it flouted a previous licence revocation in 2014 and ran vehicles illegally under another operator’s licence.
Transport CPC
Heating and energy business Glen Dimplex is boosting its fleet of Mercedes-Benz Vito vans, with an order for 16 long-bodies Vito 111 CDIs to add to 20 already delivered this year.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Previous MD of MAN Truck & Bus, Simon Elliott, has renewed his association with Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler by taking up the position of managing director at one of the manufacturer’s franchised commercial vehicle dealerships, Intercountry Truck & Van of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
People
Automotive parts haulier Alcaline has expanded its 147-strong trailer fleet with 10 mega-coiler curtainsiders and five mega Euroliners from Schmitz Cargobull, citing product quality and service support as the deciding factors.
Trailers
William Waugh (Edinburgh) has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM Tridem, chosen for its versatility for use on both recycling and logistics work.
Rigids
Tesla has unveiled its all-electric truck, called the Semi, which has a range of 500 miles and can achieve 0-60mph in five seconds.
Electric Vehicles
Internet retailer AO.com has taken delivery of 80 new rigid trucks featuring Tiger Trailers bodywork, replacing older vehicles operating in the AO.com delivery fleet.
Rigids
German firm Akasol has begun serial production of batteries for commercial and passenger service vehicles from a new-build factory in Langen, Germany.
Electric Vehicles
CRH Transport has rolled out the Verilocation trailer tracking system, describing it as an “extremely effective” solution.
Telematics