John Hackling (Transport) has reduced its use of agency drivers by 80%, thanks to a young driver scheme.
Driver / People ManagementThe power supply lines for the cab electrical system may not be fastened correctly at the electrical connecting point mounted on the cab firewall. A loose cable can cause implausible displays and fault messages, while a detachment from the connecting point can lead to complete failure of the vehicle electronics including the lights. Recall vehicles likely to be affected to check the fastening and, if necessary, correct the fastening and connections.
Recalls
Almost 21,000 transport and fleet managers attended the Commercial Vehicle Show this year – an increase of 6% on the previous year, according to figures just released by the event organisers.
CV Show
Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell, who is now patron of the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), will present the first IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year 2016 Awards.
Continuing Professional Development
Ricardo, Shell, DAF, Iveco, Scania, Volvo, LowCVP, TfL, CLOCS, FORS and DVSA, are among organisations presenting at this year’s IRTE Conference (28 September; Eastwood Hall, Notts).
Continuing Professional Development
A standard Land Rover Discovery Sport was put through its paces last week, towing a 100-tonne train for 10km along a track through Switzerland.
Light Commercial Vehicles
ATS Euromaster has carried out a mass fleet inspection at an event in Leicester, where 60 vans and pick-ups were checked for LeasePlan UK’s customers, including Ecolab (pictured).
Tyres & Retreads
Knorr-Bremse has announced it is acquiring UK engine air management system supplier GT Group in a move designed to strengthen Knorr-Bremse’s position in Europe and North America.
Engines & Engine Parts
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Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled a limited edition Sprinter, which boasts an array of additional features – all as standard.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Goodyear’s ServiceLine roadside assistance attended and fixed breakdowns in less than 121 minutes during 2015, across the UK and mainland Europe.
Tyres & Retreads
LC Vehicle Hire has taken delivery of two bespoke MAN TGS trucks for its customer Celtic Recycling.
Rigids