An online budget tool, designed to keep fleet spending on track, has been added to Chevin's FleetWave fleet management software.
Fleet Management Systems
An EU directive requiring member states to set targets for alternative fuel stations has been welcomed by Gasrec, which is calling it "an extremely positive development".
Alternative Fuels
Volvo Dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West opened a two-bay ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) and IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) facility this month (October 2014) at its Swindon site.
VOSA Testing
Leicester-based haulier JC Trans (UK) has recorded a massive 88% reduction in tyre failures per quarter, since adopting a Michelin tyre policy for its 15-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Sanders Plant & Waste Management is reporting safely recovering a heavy duty roller using Ctrack's tracking system after it was stolen by thieves.
Municipal Vehicles
TRW Automotive launched two new commercial steering technologies and a lightweight radius rod for trucks at last week's Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicles show (25 September to 5 October 2014).
Steering Systems
United Plant Services (formerly known as Mac Plant), which serves the UK construction industry, has responded to the upturn by acquiring a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz vans.
Panel Vans
Volvo Trucks' and Volvo Cars' latest technology enables vehicles to perform 360 degree scans of their surroundings to eliminate accidents caused by the limited field of vision.
Road Safety
GKN has developed the world's first disconnect all-wheel drive system for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms – improving fuel performance during cruising by up to 4%.
Engine/Transmission Management
Milton Keynes' innovative wireless-charging electric bus project, running under Arriva, has won the Excellence in Technology category at the National Transport Awards.
Electric Vehicles
Ford hit record registration numbers in September for commercial vehicles – its best ever for a single month – driven by the registration plate change.
Sales Figures
Federal-Mogul says its new range of low-copper and copper-free brake pads for heavy-duty vehicles (launched at this year's IAA Commercial Vehicle show, in Hanover) will put OEMs ahead of the legislation curve.
Brakes & Braking Systems