Catering supplier Reynolds has recently introduced two new temperature-controlled Econic delivery trucks to its 250-strong fleet – and, like all its vehicles over 12 tonnes, the new additions are fitted with vehicle safety solutions from Sentinel Systems.
Road Safety
A clear and immediate solution to driver blind spots is being overlooked, according to road safety campaign SteerSafe, which recommends fitting 360-degree cameras.
Safety systems
Sparks Commercial Services – an approved Renault Trucks dealer and distributor – has won the Aftersales, Workshop and Maintenance Provider of the Year award at the inaugural Commercial Motor Dealer Awards.
Dealerships
The government’s revised air quality plans should place much greater emphasis on natural gas as a low-emission alternative to diesel for buses and medium- and heavy-duty commercial transport.
Alternative FuelsThe seatbelt mountings on the two-seater bench seats may not be correctly tightened. This could cause the seatbelts to not fully restrain the passengers and heighten the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Recall vehicles and check and retighten the seatbelt mountings. Vehicle ID: WDB9067332P261171 to WDB906733P262144 and WDB906633P264275 to WDB9066332P264836.
Recalls
Volvo has unveiled the world’s largest bus chassis, the Gran Artic 300, a bi-articulated chassis which is 30 metres long and can carry up to 300 passengers.
Bus & Coach
Rochester-based GKR Scaffolding has lifted its environmental profile and boosted operational flexibility with eight new Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Rigids
Read Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FM-330 4x2 rigid with an 8-tonne capacity VT801 Johnston sweeper body.
Rigids
Volvo’s powertrain is put through its paces in a new live test – dubbed ‘The Flying Passenger’ – in which a Volvo FH truck gives a lift to a paraglider.
Engine/Transmission Management
Laundry service CLEAN now has 60 commercial vehicles from Ryder: 3.5-tonne and 5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans; DAF LF180 12-tonne and LF220 18-tonne box tail lifts; and Iveco Daily 7.2-tonne box tail lifts, all on full service lease contacts.
Finance & Leasing
MAN Truck & Bus UK managing director Simon Elliott is to leave the company in January (2017) just two years after his appointment from within parent Volkswagen Group.
People
Vehicle engineering and design consultancy Horiba Mira has upgraded its kinematics and compliance facility with the installation of new technology for suspension testing.
Suspensions