Somerset-based haulier AJ Brunt has taken delivery of a new tri-axle step frame trailer from Andover Trailers – the latest order in a 20-year relationship, with AJ Brunt rating Andover’s bespoke build offer and “honest nuts and bolts engineering”.
Trailers
Hiab has announced the release of Hiab HiConnect, a ‘connected solution’ to give customers real-time data on its equipment.
Telematics
Aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete supplier Hanson UK is reporting “resounding success” from its trials of a DAF CF 6x2 mid-lift tractor with Muldoon trailer and McPhee mixer combination.
Concrete Mixers
London mayor Sadiq Khan wants the capital’s bus fleets to clean up their act, so more than half of the existing vehicles are being upgraded to Euro VI in an £86.1m Transport for London (TfL) retrofit programme. Steve Banner reports
RetrofitsThe bolts retaining the offside front leaf spring (or springs) and support bracket(s) may not have been tightened to the correct specification on seven trucks. If a support bracket disconnects this could affect the steering. Vehicle ID numbers: WDB96302020158308 to WDB96342320159926; WDB96423020160833 to WDB96433820160849
Recalls
Inverclyde Council has installed cameras, from Sentinel Systems, on to 11 of its refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and is already reaping the benefits with improved safety and access to insurance-related evidence.
Telematics
Vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) could deliver excellent environmental benefits for heavy regional and long-haul transport operators.
Alternative Fuels
Training provider Fleet Source will deliver Transport for London’s latest D-CPC course, called Truck Smart, from next month (October).
Driver CPC
A review of movements in the commercial and passenger vehicle world.
Driver / People ManagementDue to an error in the manufacturing process, the lower steering shaft universal joint may not have been produced to the correct specification on 920 trucks. Under heavy steering forces, it is possible for the column shaft to move within the universal joint connection. Vehicle ID numbers: WDB96300320131818 to WDB96300320131818; WDB96302020124652 to WDB96441620127493; WDB9560012V247031 to WDB9564332V247353; WDB96300320072814 to WDB96342720102315; WDB96300320072468 to WDB96401410098386;...
RecallsThe engine fuel return pipe is made of material which may adversely react with chemicals such as paint. They may cause the pipe to swell, become loose and leak fuel, in 3,489 trucks. Vehicle ID numbers: TYAFB83SB4DV00045 to TYBFEB71GLDX05768; TYAFEB01BRDX00052 to TYBFEB71ELDX07192
RecallsShell is unveiling two new heavy-duty engine oil ranges today (28 September) at the IRTE Conference, taking place at Chesford Grange in Warwickshire.
Lubricants & Systems