The Volkswagen Transporter has picked up a top award from automotive industry bible, Glass’s.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Air conditioning specialist Grayson Thermal Systems has won the international Thermo King dealer of the year award, beating off competition from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Air Conditioning
Knorr- Bremse is to launch the new TruckServices aftermarket brand at the next Automechanika 2016 trade fair (Frankfurt 13—17 September 2016), with a slogan ‘Keep it running’.
Diagnostic Equipment
Waitrose has praised Gray & Adams for its ability to turn groundbreaking designs into real-world trailers, developing the retailer’s Ultra low carbon semi-trailers.
Aerodynamics
Hiab is launching what the Cargotec company describes as its strongest crane yet for mounting on a three-axle truck – dubbed Hiab X-HiPro 558.
Cranes
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) is sponsoring the IRTE Conference next month for the third year running, reminding delegates of its IRTE Workshop Accreditation audits and irtec Inspection Technician courses.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentOn affected vehicles, air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the prop shaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and, if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged, cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle. Action : Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring. Vehicle ID: WDB9640022L900237 to WDB9644252L920180
Recalls
Temperature-controlled transport business Bedworth Haulage has taken delivery of four Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors and, after just three months of operation, is reporting weekly fuel savings of up to £190 per vehicle.
Tractor Units
Luxury coach hire company Golden Boy Coaches says it has cut admin time by 60 hours a month and reduced operating costs since deploying PSV-specific tachograph analysis software from TruTac.
Telematics
Logistics firm CM Downton has described Bridgestone’s breakdown service as “the best in the business” and says its decision to move to a pence-per-kilometre deal is already paying off.
Tyres & Retreads
Future zero-emission urban buses and trucks will be among topics at the 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles conference and exhibition (22—29 September 2016, Hanover, Germany).
Alternative Fuels
The amount of goods transported on UK roads last year increased by 12% -- but the logistics sector was able to deliver this with just a 9% increase in HGV use.
Heavy Goods Vehicles