Cummins latest ISB engines have now been certified to the Euro 6 standards, while its ISL G natural gas engine is due for certification in October, ready for the January 2014 deadline.
Bus & Coach
Carlsberg has joined the list of major transport operators talking about improving efficiency and cutting costs in transport operations at this year's IRTE Conference.
Engine/Transmission Management
Lancashire-based removals and logistics firm Andrew Porter has contracted ATS Euromaster to fit and service tyres across its fleet of 150 commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Having experienced "excellent all-round performance" from a demonstration tractor unit, and confident of improved fuel economy compared to its fleet average, Mulgrew Haulage has bought its first Mercedes-Benz tractors for 20 years.
Tractor Units
A deal has been agreed by Trakm8 and Coventry-based tachometer data analytics firm TruTac, under which the latter's legal data compliance analysis software will be integrated into Trakm8's telematics.
Telematics
Hirschmann Car Communication has developed a film antenna system for Freightliner, to be used on the OEM's next generation of trucks in north America.
Tractor Units
Plant and pipeline maintenance firm Furmanite is renewing its 100 strong LCV fleet with Citroën vans, following an assessment involving six vehicle manufacturers that that focused on reliability.
Car Derived Vans
Bodybuilder Cartwright, which already has Conformity of Production and Whole Vehicle Type Approval for all its trailers, says it is working towards conformity across its entire range, including rigids.
Standards & Practices
Privately-owned haulier Wrings Transport has added a new Citan van to its fleet, which also includes five other Mercedes-Benz vehicles – a pair of 3.5-tonne Sprinters and three Actros tractor units.
Tractor Units
Bodybuilder Bevan Group has made two changes to its management team and bought a new, extended fleet of mobile workshops for its aftercare business.
Bodyshop Equipment
Ten new Volvo B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork have joined the fleet at Park's of Hamilton, with three of the new vehicles destined to be used on Scottish football team contracts.
Bus & Coach
Engine manufacturer Liebherr Machines Bulle has chosen emissions busting technology from Eminox to Stage 4 emissions standards.
Selective Catalyst Reduction