Supply chain giant Gist has been named as the launch customer for Michelin Solutions’ new Effitrailer programme, which it expects to improve trailer reliability and safety, and hence also the efficiency of its logistics.
Telematics
Compressed and liquefied gases giant BOC is installing an LNG (liquefied natural gas) HGV refuelling station at Exelby’s Golden Fleece Service station on Junction 42 of the M6, south of Carlisle in Cumbria.
Alternative Fuels
DAF dealership F&G Commercials has opened a new 5.2-acre site in Trafford Park, Manchester, following its recent acquisition of the Chatfields Manchester DAF business.
Dealerships
Longthorne of Hebden has taken delivery of three Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units and two FM 8x4 rigids, chosen, it says, for driver appeal, truck features and dealer service capability.
RigidsOperators are being warned to ensure they download digital tachograph records, after two recent breaches resulted in licences being revoked or suspended.
Road Safety
DAF Trucks NXP Semiconductors, TNO and Ricardo successfully demonstrated the power of platooning and self-driving autonomous truck technologies yesterday (5 April 2016).
Driver Assistance Systems
TIP Trailer Services has announced that two of its trailer monitoring solutions will be making their UK debut at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April).
Trailers
Goodyear has announced that it is “reinventing” the truck tyre by launching a new industry size – the low-profile KMax S steer tyre in 375/45R22.5.
Tyres & Retreads
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has taken delivery of 20 new multi-vehicle transporters as part of a fleet upgrade programme.
Rigids
Two Iveco Stralis Hi-Way tractor units are among trucks from five other European truck manufacturers participating in the European Truck Platooning Challenge.
Tractor Units
Quarrying, civil engineering and construction group Leiths has taken delivery of five Actros 2442 StreamSpace tractor units, all deliberately specified to maximise payload, fuel efficiency and safety.
Tankers
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