Bridgestone’s truck fleet service network reports that average tine to resolving commercial vehicle breakdowns reduced to 49 minutes during 2016.
Tyres & Retreads
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PeopleRear leaf spring retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. On affected vehicles check spring hangers and replace as required. Vehicle ID: Z101020 to Z111115
RecallsThe drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued correctly, so the securing nuts may become loose, resulting in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or the pitman arm. Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts.If incorrect, replace the drag link. Vehicle ID: Z108441 to Z108441; and Z108070 to Z108070.
Recalls
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Driver / People Management
Last month’s publication of the DfT’s long-awaited concluding report on its Low Carbon Truck Trial reveals a mixed picture. However, there remain encouraging ways forward, says Brian Tinham
Alternative Fuels
Truck running gear has seen mostly only gradual evolution over the years, but, as John Kendall discovers, suspension and steering systems are on the move
Suspensions
As city and urban authorities increasingly frown on diesel engines, it’s time for refrigerated transport operators to consider some alternatives. And there are plenty of them, writes Steve Banner
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
As the transport industry increasingly wakes up to the importance of competence and compliance at every level, including vehicle inspection and maintenance, irtec is trending upwards. Brian Tinham reports
IrtecThomas Hemmerich is to be the next managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK, taking over from Simon Elliott on 1 February (2017).
People
Scania’s new R and S Series trucks have certainly created a deal of interest in the industry, but their arrival in the UK will be a slow-burn affair. Ian Norwell reports
Tractor Units
Last year Transport Engineer revealed ambitious plans for the futuristic, all-American, electric Nikola One tractor. The latest zero-emission prototype has now broken cover. Brian Weatherley reports
Alternative Fuels