Aggregates business Cemex has taken delivery of 11 eight-wheelers fitted with Hyva’s super-light FCA129 tipping cylinders – allowing each vehicle to achieve a full 20-tonne payload.
Tippers
Felixstowe, Suffolk-based container logistics operator LPS says it is targeting road safety improvements and insurance premium reductions by replacing replace existing SD-card dashcams with 3G units from Intelligent Telematics.
Safety systems
Suffolk-based Moores Refrigeration Controlled Transport has signed a deal with MAN Rental that puts two TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units on the road for 18 months.
Tractor Units
O’Donovan Waste Disposal has announced that 45 of its HGV drivers have completed a one-day course, entitled Staying Legal, as part of their Driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
Commercial vehicle running gear giant BPW intends to highlight its Eco Air Compact suspension on both disc and drum brake axles, as well as its new Eco Plus 3 hub at the CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Lighting
As of yesterday (1 March 2016) Volvo Used Trucks is now offering a 24-month manufacturer-backed warranty on all Volvo selected used trucks.
Rigids
Workshop equipment supplier, and design and build specialist Gemco says it will be demonstrating Sherpa and BM commercial vehicle roller brake testers and ATF test equipment at the upcoming CV show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Lifting Equipment
Next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April) will see the launch of VanProtect, a new ‘van cam’ bespoke product from SmartWitness, designed for commercial vehicles ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 tonnes.
Telematics
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and the Clean Air Alliance are joining forces to boost the effectiveness of the transport sector’s efforts to reduce pollution.
Emissions
TomTom Telematics has announced that it will be showcasing its latest developments in ‘connected’ fleet management systems at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 26-28 April).
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