Eaton and Cummins have announced plans for a joint venture to produce automated transmissions for heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles.
Engine/Transmission Management
Drivers are not the only beneficiaries of road repairs to the M25 – road maintenance business Connect Plus Services (CPS) has engaged Techjoint to replace manholes on the M25, with revenue from recycled manholes donated to cancer charity Macmillan.
Road Safety
Container transport business Freightliner’s trainee drivers are having hands-on experience as part of their training, with a customised used vehicle from ATE Truck & Trailer Sales.
Driver / People Management
More than 2,500 drivers from 31 countries are about to test their skills in the Optifuel Challenge, a driving competition organised by Renault Trucks to promote fuel-efficient driving.
Driver / People Management
Chris Slowey of Manfreight is the proud owner of a limited edition Volvo FH16-750, after bidding for the vehicle at a gala dinner, held last week in Birmingham as part of Volvo UK’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Tractor Units
DAF has confirmed that it will be showcasing its Future Truck Chassis Concept (FTCC) at this month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Bodies & Bodywork
D&E Coaches has expanded its fleet with two Wrightbus StreetLite vehicles to meet growing business demand after it was award 12 new contracts.
Bus & Coach
Food producer Samworth Brothers is reporting “staggering” fuel savings from its use of Michelin tyres, after trialling the brand against a competitor.
Tyres & Retreads
Eighty schoolchildren will be attempting to design a new truck or van, as part of the Make It Challenge at this month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
CV Show
Trailer supplier Cadwallader has taken delivery of the first production Thermo King SLXi-300 refrigeration system, which has been fitted to a Bizien 13.6m refrigerated trailer in its hire fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The 2017 IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year awards are open for entries.
People
Chinese manufacturer BYD has opened its first bus plant in Europe, in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom.
Electric Vehicles