On-vehicle EBPMS (electronic braking performance monitoring systems), which assess truck and trailer stopping performance by continuously analysing braking data during driving, are now accepted under the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
Fleet Management Systems
Tool hire business HSS has ordered 40 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in advance of the EU emissions legislation coming into force on 1 September, with its first vehicles due for delivery in August.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Online grocery business Ocado has taken delivery of 20 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, with a further 15 on order, saying the new vehicles take safety, fuel efficiency and driver comfort “to another level”.
Tractor Units
The Breakdown Doctor – the recovery division of Durham-based Fred Henderson – is using AGM Telematics’ vehicle tracking system to stay on top of service intervals for its specialist car and motorcycle recovery fleet.
Telematics
irtec light – the new national licensing scheme aimed at delivering accreditation to technicians and apprentices working with 3.5—7.5 tonne vehicles – will be launched at the CV Show tomorrow (26—28 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham).
Apprenticeships
French post office La Poste has taken delivery of a Renault Range D Wide NGV vehicle – its first to be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
Alternative Fuels
A Volvo FH540 XL Globetrotter is Moira, Co. Armagh-based haulier Bradford Transport’s first ever new truck in 30 years of trading.
Tractor Units
British based automotive technology newcomer Charge – already famous for promising electric trucks and buses up to 26 tonnes – has become the official electric truck partner for Formula E.
Electric Vehicles
The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) has today (25 April 2016) launched the IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year Awards 2016.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases, if the screw has broken, this may cause a loss of protection during an impact. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and inspect. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will be replaced....
RecallsThe bolt securing the passenger seat back rest may fracture. If this happens the back rest cushion may drop. In the event of a collision the seat belt may not fully restrain the passenger as intended. Recall and replace the mounting screws with additional sleeves. Vehicle ID: WDF4156052U117325 to WDF4156052U148578
Recalls
Sainsbury’s has become the first in the world to take delivery of Carrier Transicold’s prototype ‘natural refrigerant’ trailer unit – described as a new generation system for trailers.
Green Vehicles