Commercial vehicle transmission maker ZF Friedrichshafen has picked up a sustainability award for TraXon, its modular transmission system for heavy trucks.
Norfolk-based haulier Foulger Transport has added seven Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 tractors to its 100-strong fleet, after a trial revealed better fuel performance than its established fleet marque.
Companies operating 25 or more Ford vehicles can now tap into dedicated aftersales support, with the extension of Ford's BlueService package to fleet customers.
Gillingham-based manufacturer L Robinson & Co – which makes the Jubilee Clip – has sponsored a team in the Mongolia Charity Rally.
Halifax-based Terberg DTS has taken delivery of the first Schopf F369P four-wheel drive airport tow tractors in the UK, to be operated by one of Terberg's customers at London's Heathrow Airport.
Tractor Units
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for transport operators to prioritise safety and compliance, after 15 fixed penalty notices totalling £2,300 were issued in one day to lorry drivers in London.
Security seal manufacturer TydenBrooks has launched a device which, it says, will put a stop to the growing trend of theft from moving trucks.
Ford has picked up a prize at a recent awards event for its Transit van, which was voted the best large used van in the 3.5-tonne category.
Organisers of the CV Show say that bookings for the 2014 event are up by a quarter compared with this time last year, with strong interest from bodywork and trailer builders, temperature-controlled equipment suppliers, plus a host of commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Volvo Trucks has released its latest live test film, in which Hollywood action star Jean-Claude Van Damme performs the splits across two Volvo FM trucks as they are reversed. For the full story click <a href="http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/transport-engineer-news/eye-watering-stunt-showcases-volvo-dynamic-steering/57713/">here</a>.
Heavy Goods VehiclesTo mark the start of Road Safety Week (18 November), the charity Brake is calling for drivers and employers to stop mobile phone use when behind the wheel.
Road Safety
London-based luxury coach hire business Symphony has taken three Neoplan tri-axle Tourliners. The P20 chassis specification includes a 13.2m wheelbase, 53 seats, plus full executive trim and equipment.