Commercial vehicle hire and hot box specialist ND Brown is now offering improved safety on its rental truck fleet, with the fitment of equipment from Sentinel Systems.
Safety systems
Iveco is reporting “exceeded expectations” from its trial by European logistics firm SMET of a longer 18-metre articulated Stralis truck running on LNG (liquefied natural gas).
Longer Heavier VehiclesContinental has announced a voluntary recall for the 205/75R17.5 Conti Hybrid LS3, after reports of pressure loss on the tyre before going into service.
Tyres & Retreads
DAF has announced new three-axle options for the Euro 6 CF with Paccar PX-7 engine, all of which combine a higher payload with the 6.7-litre, six-cylinder engine.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Hunt’s Foodservice has taken delivery of its first eco-aero body from Jackson Coachworks, citing refrigeration performance and environmental improvements as key factors.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz showed its vulnerable road user-friendly Econic construction vehicle at – of all things –this year’s historic Cart Marking ceremony by the Worshipful Company of Carmen, held in Guildhall Yard.
Municipal Vehicles
DAF Trucks has launched its 2015 UK Technician of the Year process, with the first of four question papers issued nationally to DAF dealerships’ technicians.
Continuing Professional Development
Kent-based haulier and logistics firm Salvatori says it is achieving “outstanding” fuel economy from its latest batch of Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG 6x2 tractor units.
Tractor Units
Boroughbridge Motors, part of temperature controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall, has worked with local Volvo dealership Crossroads Truck and Bus to create an on-site ATF (Authorised Testing Facility).
Road Legal
Visitors to the recent TyreSafe industry briefing were treated to a sneak preview of a new drive-over tread depth measurement system.
Tyres & Retreads
Cumbrian food service company Pioneer Foodservice has extended its relationship with Seven Telematics to include the Cool Track remote monitoring system for all new vans and trucks.
Telematics
The number of Gold FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) operators has more than doubled since February, when the scheme was extended nationally.
FORS