Transport Engineer’s newsroom is now closed for the Christmas period.
Mercedes-Benz is helping to spread Christmas cheer, by providing a Sprinter 313 CDI to Barnsley Foodbank.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Operators and transport managers are being warned that there are is no excuse for illegal or unsafe vehicle operation – and that failure to comply runs the risk of loss of repute.
Driver CPC
Bulk haulier James Booth (Bolton) has taken delivery of five Volvo FM-450 6x2 tractors, citing the vehicle’s factory-fitted lightweight mid-lift axle as key to its decision.
Axles
Chilled and frozen meal transporter Anglia Crown has taken delivery of a new DAF LF 7.5-tonner, equipped with a Pulsor 600 multi-temperature refrigeration system from Carrier Transicold.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Hiab has announced the launch of the Multilift Futura 18 skiploader, completing the Futura skiploader line-up offering payloads of 8, 12 and now 18 tonnes.
Lifting Equipment
Automotive logistics operator Acumen Distribution is deploying five more longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on new contracts, after obtaining additional permits to grow its fleet of 15.65m curtainsiders to 24 units.
Longer Semi-Trailers
Pet food manufacturer Natures Menu is changing nearly 60 of its 72-strong light commercial fleet to the latest Crafter range, from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The average commercial vehicle driver wastes more than 16 working days sat in traffic, with the UK’s bill for lost productivity totalling £915 million in the past year.
TelematicsACEA, the European truck manufacturers’ association, has announced that several of its members participated in a global summit recently, where EU, US and Japanese engine and truck makers called for more collaboration on platooning.
Standards & Practices
Connor Construction (South West), of Frome, has expanded its road construction fleet with six new Volvo FM tar sprayers.
Rigids
Renault Trucks dealership Sparks Commercial Services now has its first used truck centre, in Swindon, as part of its £1 million investment in the location.
Heavy Goods Vehicles