There is the potential that the brackets for the locks of the wheel cut-out trim panels may become detached causing an increase risk of collision. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace rear wheel cut out trim panels with a modified version. Vehicle ID: WAGP20ZZ0ET020667 to WAGP22ZZXFT022133
RecallsDuring production, faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted. On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN. Vehicle ID: WDB96340320074318 to WDB96340320093618
Recalls
Container and bulk liquid haulier Grangemouth Tank Services has taken delivery of four DAF XF 460 Space Cab tractors on contract hire from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Caravan chassis manufacturer Bankside Patterson has taken delivery of two Volvo FE 4x2 tractors – the company’s first new acquisitions as it has previously relied on used trucks or rental.
Tractor Units
Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that it now has a record number of assets on full repair and maintenance – representing a twofold increase in contracts in the past three years.
Repair & Maintenance
Derbyshire-based JC Balls & Sons has taken delivery of three 6x4 tippers, built on 350bhp Mercedes Arocs chassis with Thompsons Stonemaster bodies.
Last year, 88.5% of vans stopped by DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) were running illegally overweight. Additionally, 50% of vans in the 3.0—3.5t range failed their MOTs.
Road Legal
Veolia’s Michael Venner, Gary King of Sainsbury’s and Flogas Britain’s Allan Eyre have been shortlisted for the IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year award in the HGV category.
Driver / People Management
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced a $2.7m investment in QinetiQ’s electric hub-drive technology, to bring it from concept stage to building and testing.
Drivelines
Vehicle handling business J&A Marshall has taken delivery of three 44-tonne Range T460 6x2 midlift tractor units, describing them as “the perfect choice”.
Tractor Units
Space is fast running out for delegates wanting accommodation at the 2016 national IRTE Conference on 28 September, at Eastwood Hall, Notts, following record bookings.
Driver / People Management
Scotland has its first dedicated Mercedes-Benz truck dealership, with the opening of a new facility in Bellshill by Western Commercial.
Heavy Goods Vehicles