There may be a welcome respite in diesel prices, but don’t be fooled: it won’t last. Ian Norwell looks at the fundamentals of keeping fuel costs under control
Driver / People Management
EU tachograph legislation is set for another overhaul, but operators should check out advances already available beyond mandated facilities. Brian Tinham reports
Driver / People ManagementMike Belk is taking over as managing director for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 May, replacing Michael Kamper, who will become vice president of marketing, sales and customer services in Asia. Belk’s most recent role was president and CEO of Daimler Middle East, with responsibility for commercial vehicles and cars.
People
Fuel distribution specialist Suckling Transport has renewed its Effitires outsourced tyre management contract with Michelin Solutions, which covers its 168-strong fleet of tractor units and trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
More than 450 exhibitors will be displaying products and services at this year’s packed CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham, Halls 3a, 4 and 5), which promises to cover the entire road transport, distribution and logistics supply industry.
Tyres & Retreads
Mercedes has announced that it will launch a midsize pick-up in the next five years, with Europe being one of its key global target markets.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A zero-emission refrigeration system for vehicles has begun on-vehicle testing, with early results said to be promising and capable of delivering “a paradigm shift” within the global refrigerated transport sector.
Alternative Fuels
The Transport Energy Task Force has published its report for the Department of Transport, in which it highlights the important role that sustainable biofuels will play in meeting the UK’s future transport needs.
Alternative Fuels
Verilocation has joined forces with Continental Tyres to integrate the latter’s tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system ContiPressureCheck into its telematics system.
Tyres & Retreads
DAF and TNO (the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) have demonstrated their EcoTwin project to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Environment, Schultz van Haegen and her Belgian opposite number.
Alternative Fuels
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The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague. Recall te vehicles likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required. Vehicle ID: VF11FL10250257069 to VF14FL00351759546
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