J&M Murdoch has taken delivery of two Volvo FMX eight-wheelers with Thompsons’ Loadmaster bodies – a combination, says the operator, that delivers “a rock solid tipper truck”.
Scotland’s traffic commissioner Joan Aitken has disqualified the owners of a Glasgow-based removals firm indefinitely, describing their commitment to road safety as “shallow”.
Transport CPC
ZF has confirmed today (4 August) that the board of directors of Swedish brake systems business Haldex has recommended approval of ZF’s takeover bid, valuing Haldex at SEK 4.4 billion.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Senior traffic commissioner for Great Britain Beverley Bell is to remain in post until Spring 2017, following a decision to extend her term of office.
Transport CPC
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is backing UK SMEs with sponsorship of the award for low carbon innovation by an SME at the Low Carbon Champions Awards 2016 next month (14 September; Milton Keynes).
Alternative Fuels
Dairy distribution business Pattemores Transport (Crewkerne) has taken delivery of a 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs, and is reporting productivity gains and improved environmental performance.
RigidsIsuzu Truck’s longstanding marketing director Keith Child – the brains behind the Grafter – is to leave the company after 16 years. Child spent 18 years with DAF before joining the board of Isuzu Truck in September 2000, initially as PR and marketing director. In 2004, he was part of the team that led the management buyout of the company from RAC and became marketing director. Then three years ago, he was part of the team that negotiated the sale of the business to Isuzu Motors.
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Recalls
Brexit special: in the wake of last month’s referendum, which concluded with the UK voting to leave the EU, specialist transport law firm Backhouse Jones outlines the impact
Driver CPC
With MOT pass rates for light commercials still underwhelming, Steve Banner looks at practical inspection and maintenance regimes that could make all the difference
Maintenance
Telematics systems now deliver the kind of fleet management facilities operators once could only dreamt of. But are most trying to do too much too soon? Brian Weatherley investigates
Telematics
Last month, Federal Mogul unveiled its technology strategy for heavy-duty engine pistons and associated components for an age of waste heat recovery. John Kendall reports from Munich
Emissions Control