Dutch transport operator Westdijk has taken delivery of six semi-trailers from Faymonville in the past year for its Swedish operation, one of five across Europe.
Semi-Trailers
Volvo Trucks has announced that its independent front suspension (IFS) can now be specified in combination with Volvo Dynamic Steering on the Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 models.
Suspensions
Telematics specialist Masternaut and vehicle cameras company SmartWitness have entered into a ‘strategic partnership’ to integrate their respective technologies.
Telematics
Prospect Coaches, which operates vehicles out of the West Midlands, has qcquired the 12.9-metre Irizar i6 being shown at last week’s Coach and Bus Live Show (30 September to 1 October, NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
Duncan Adams, one of the largest privately-held transport and distribution companies in Scotland, has upgraded its fuelling management control, with a new system Cameron Forecourt.
Fuel Systems
London waste management specialist O’Donovan Waste Disposal has won the Safe Vehicles award at the Brake Fleet Safety Awards.
Health & Safety Legislation
Telematics provider Masternaut is developing a database of OEM fuel economy figures, which it says will result in “the most accurate source of real-world data sets” on the market.
Telematics
Tipper bodybuilder Aliweld has invested in its own Axtec dynamic axle weighbridge, to save time and money achieving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its vehicles.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Professor Richard Wilding OBE FCILT is the new chairman of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
People
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) is calling for more reliable testing and stricter legislation of diesel-powered vehicles, following Lord Drayson’s recent criticism of Britain’s use of the fuel.
Emissions
All-electric heavy trucks may seem a long way off, but Toby Clark discovers technology and pilot projects with potential to transform the timeline
Alternative Fuels
If you want the ultimate in versatility, you’ll be hard pressed to beat a tridem. Brian Tinham talks to early adopters and discovers why they are so enthusiastic
Road Safety