We live in perplexing times. Not just hybrid, but full-electric heavy trucks are finally moving from concept to reality. Platoons and autonomous vehicles are not far behind. Alternative fuels are in the ascendant. The list goes on.
Alternative Fuels
Some 75,000—90,000 tractor-trailer journeys have been saved and up to 10.6 million vehicle-km cut to the end of 2015 under the government’s LST (longer semi-trailer) trial scheme, according to figures released today (6 September 2016).
Longer Semi-Trailers
Telematics specialist MiX Telematics is to stage a one-day safety roadshow, which it says is aimed at UK service, delivery, utility, haulage and passenger transport operators.
Road Safety
Scotland’s oldest family-owned department store chain Watt Brothers has added an additional DAF LF45.160 to its small commercial vehicle fleet, using Ryder’s services.
Rigids
Cowplain, Waterlooville-based plant repair specialist TD Bowles is reporting that its Mercedes-Benz Citan, Vito and Sprinter LCVs have delivered total reliability since it started specifying the vehicles back in 2000.
Car Derived Vans
Knorr-Bremse yesterday (5 September 2016) formally announced its public all-cash offer for all shares in Haldex at SEK 110 per share, 10% above ZF’s recent offer for the company.
Brakes & Braking Systems
August 2016 recorded the best new LCV (light commercial vehicle) registrations performance in 11 years, according to latest SMMT (Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders) figures.
Sales Figures
Mobile recycling equipment specialist CRJ Services reckons its Volvo FH16-650 tag-axle tractor is future-proof, because of its telematics, which provide for remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Tractor Units
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People
Morayshire-based Duncan Grain has expanded its fleet with a 44-tonne Range T480 tag axle, to collect grain from malting facilities and delivering on to distilleries for whisky production.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Today sees the opening of a new flagship branch for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer, Rygor.
Dealerships
Garden sheds and summer houses manufacturer Shire Garden Buildings has taken delivery of a 30-strong fleet of long-wheelbase Nissan NV400 dropside vans.
Drop Side