The wraps were taken off Schmitz Cargobull's latest semi-trailer yesterday (18 September 2013) at the TCS&D temperature-controlled transport show in Peterborough.
Trailers
Senior Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell wants road transport people to get more involved with their professional organisations and earn the sector better credentials and better PR.
Continuing Professional Development
Austrian haulage firm Frikus has moved to an extended oil-drain interval of its 400 Mercedes-Benz trucks and, at the same time, reduced fuel consumption, following trials of Shell Rimula R6 LME.
Lubricants & Systems
The government has changed the allocation process for operator permits to run longer semi-trailers under its 10-year freight haulage trial.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
South Wales freight operator CJ Bird Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 DAF XF tractor units, following what managing director Chris Bird describes as "exceptionally good fuel consumption" during trials with a demonstrator.
Tractor Units
Following last year's viral Ballerina stunt, Volvo Trucks is back with a new series – this time with Charlie the hamster demonstrating the power of the firm's Dynamic Steering on a Volvo FMX.
Tippers
Haigh Transport has fitted MI Witness forward-facing cameras to its trucks, following successful trials with a system supplied by Aide Automotive.
Security Equipment
Optare has completed delivery of the largest ever bus order placed by North East independent Perryman's Buses, with the handover of 12 of its Versa model to the family-run firm.
Bus & Coach
Ryder has been awarded a four-year contract by the MOD (Ministry of Defence) for the provision of its 'White Fleet' in Germany, following a competitive tender process.
Tractor Units
Pan-European haulier Alcaline has maintained its 100% Schmitz Cargobull trailer fleet, having taken delivery of six new S.CS Mega curtainsiders with Varios top technology.
Trailers
The Kinlochbervie Fish Selling Company has renewed its two-vehicle fleet with a pair of new Volvo FH-540 tractor units, fitted with the Globetrotter XL cab and Volvo's I-Park Cool cab air conditioning system.
Tractor Units
Charlie, a hamster apparently trained to drive trucks, demonstrates the precision of Volvo's Dynamic Steering system – designed to take the strain out of turning the wheel – by steering a 15-tonne Volvo FMX from the bottom of a Spanish quarry to the top.
Forklift Trucks