Fuel savings from its first Mercedes-Benz New Actros tractor unit are set to be magnified, for Nelson Distribution, by the vehicle's automatically adjusting ActivFreddie air deflector.
Tractor Units
Independent Scania dealer Keltruck has unveiled the Keltruck iPhone app, which provides instant access to Keltruck's stock of used vehicles and can locate the nearest Keltruck branch.
Dealerships
LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplier Calor Gas has signed a two-year deal with Goodyear Dunlop, following a two-year trial.
Tyres & Retreads
It is possible that some brake hoses may have been manufactured without crimping the clamping sleeve. This could result in the detachment of a hose from its connection, which could result in braking efficiency being lost from a wheel station or the application of the parking brake. In extreme cases, this could affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicle, to check and if required, replace the brake hoses with a quality assured hose. Vehicle ID: 2089388 to 9178419
Vehicle tracking and telematics specialist Isotrak has a new website (www.isotrak.com), which it says aims to provide an online resource for logistics and transport operators looking to improve their fleet management.
Tracking
South East-based tipper operator Bushcade Haulage has invested in two Charlton-bodied Scania eight wheelers, bringing the company's fleet to 30 tippers.
Tippers
PSV operator Transdev has chosen GreenRoad in a bid to cut both the risk of accidents and its fuel consumption.
Telematics
Tom Moorhouse and Son is celebrating 125 years in the road haulage business by adding a red and gold DAF super space cab XF105 tractor to its Huddersfield-based fleet.
Tractor Units
Norbert Dentressangle has taken 13 new Renault trucks from BRS for its Mitsubishi Electric contract, following fuel returns of more thsn 13mpg on a Renault Midlum demonstrator.
Rigids
MAN is delivering the first batch of a total of 120 MAN TGS WW tipper semitrailer tractors to the Chagoury Group, in Lagos, destined for the EKO Atlantic City urban development project on the Nigerian coast.
Tippers
ATS Euromaster has opened a new £450,000 centre on the Gatwick International Industrial Estate in Crawley, West Sussex.
Tyres & Retreads
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched an Internet-based app claimed to make drivers' vehicle walk-around checks easier.
Road Safety