The rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell, indicator flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working. Recall are likely to be affected to check and, where necessary, replace the wiring. In all cases, protection for the wiring will be fitted. Vehicle ID: VF1FL91B2DY524078 to VF1FLGVB6CY420415
Recalls
Fresh produce wholesaler and distributor Peter Broughton has doubled its fleet, with a new crop of nine Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Isuzu Truck (UK) is launching an advanced apprenticeship programme to help its dealers meet the demand for skilled technicians.
Apprenticeships
SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the umbrella organisation for IRTE) has nominated Peter Scanlon, for the Chartered Environmentalist of the Year Award 2014.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
The latest edition of the European Road Transport Guide is now available from the Freight Transport Association.
Road Legal
Lime Logistics has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Arocs fitted with a Charlton SuperLite body, designed to give maximum payload on Euro 6 chassis.
Tippers
German refuse collection firm FES (Frankfurter Entsorgungs und Service) says it has standardised on vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions following successful tests with Mercedes-Benz Econic rear loaders using TES-295 transmission fluid (Castrol TranSynd).
Gearboxes
Assistant Operations Support Manager (Fleet and Workshops)
Fixed Term – may be suitable for secondment until 31st March 2015
Pallion Workshops, Sunderland
Agenda for Change Band 6 - £25,783 - £34,530 pro rata per annum
Location Flexible
Package of £75k to £80k, car or car allowance and up to 20% bonus
Road safety charity Brake is staging a seminar next month to give transport managers practical advice and guidance on fleet maintenance and vehicle checks.
Road Safety
Civil engineering firm Blu-3 (UK) is rolling out a tracking and diagnostics solution for its 125-strong fleet, in a bid to boost its Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) status from bronze to silver.
Telematics
Renault Trucks will be showcasing vehicles from its tipper and bulk transport range at the forthcoming Tip-Ex event (Harrogate, 29 to 31 May).
Tippers