Oil leaks may develop as a result of incorrect spec o-rings fitted to the oil pipes connected to the filter housing and cooling duct. If not rectified oil can leak onto the road surface. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace the o-rings with the correct specification. Vehicle ID: A782108 to B743050
Recalls
HGV technicians were represented for the first time at last week’s Skills Show UK (19—21 November at the NEC), which attracted more than 100,000 visitors and over 1,000 competitors in disciplines from beauty to aircraft engineering.
Apprenticeships
Hills Waste Solutions has extended its bulk artic fleet with three Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractors, each of which has been specified with Volvo’s Active Safety package.
Road Safety
Heavy haulage firm Ross Garrett Transport has taken delivery of a tri-axle sloped deck step frame trailer, from Andover Trailers.
Trailers
Agricultural produce haulier P Harper & Sons has taken delivery of an Iveco Stralis Hi-Way tractor – its first Iveco truck in more than seven years – chosen, says the operator, for its projected low total cost of ownership.
Tractor Units
Following “intensive testing”, MAN has selected Michelin’s low rolling resistance 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy tyres as the preferred choice for its EfficientLine2 truck.
Tyres & Retreads
The first three FTA Gist engineer apprentices have now begun their apprenticeship programme – starting at Gist depots around the country before spending time on-site with the FTA (Freight Transport Association) engineering team.
Apprenticeships
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants has become the first lubricants blender in the UK to achieve ISO 17025 calibration and testing accreditation for its laboratory.
Lubricants & Systems
Salford-based J O’Shea & Sons has added four MAN TGS 35.400 tippers to its 23- strong all MAN fleet, with director Des O’Shea saying he has been with MAN for the last 30 years and “saw no reason to change”.
Tippers
FMCG supply chain operator Fowler Welch says the days of mis-coupling are gone, following its adoption of TechLock fifth wheel and coupling solutions from Fontaine Europe.
Fifth Wheels
Fuller Grab Hire has taken delivery of a vehicle that can double up as a hookloader and straight tipper, thanks to its specification of Hyva’s Titan hookloader with a low-sided Wastemaster demountable body, by Thompsons.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull is specifying the Conti Hybrid HT3 as standard on its new trailers.
Tyres & Retreads