As technology and engineering design march on, some operators are reviewing their tail-gate preferences, as Steve Banner discovers
Tail Lifts
Operators and workshops are respectively demanding and signing up to the IRTE’s Workshop Accreditation and irtec technician licensing schemes. Brian Tinham finds out why
Irtec
Before the end of the year, Renault Trucks UK will unveil its long-awaited RHD D Cab 2m 7.5-tonner, developed with Nissan Motor in Spain. Brian Weatherley examines what’s on offer
Light Commercial VehiclesVans may be shedding the pounds, but thanks to judicious design engineering, new materials and alternative thinking, they’re punching well above their weight, reports Steve Banner
Bodywork
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has announced that it will be unveiling a new heavy-duty steel tipper at next month’s TIP-ex event (Harrogate International Centre; 2-4 June).
Trailers
Builders’ merchant Marshalls has signed a deal with Michelin Solutions for tyre management services across its fleet of almost 400 commercial vehicles and trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
The Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association have congratulated the new London mayor Sadiq Khan, and both are calling on him to recognise the importance of the transport sector to the capital’s economy.
Road Safety
UK hauliers could face fines amounting to more than £6 million this year, as the number of illegal immigrants making their way in through Dover and other ports continues to rise.
Telematics
Southampton-based Inert Recycling has taken delivery of its first MAN trucks – four new MAN TGS 35.400 8x4 tippers, supplied by MAN Rental through the Trucks To Go scheme.
Tippers
Renault’s Formula 1 team will arrive at the first stage of the European season in Barcelona this month, transported by Renault Range T 4x2 tractors.
Tractor Units
Vehicle remarketing and auction business Aston Barclay has replaced its transporter fleet with six new Scania P410 trucks and Rolfo Pegasus trailers – the first trailers of their kind to take to UK roads.
Car Transporters
Weaver Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 6x2 tag-axle tractor, its first ever new vehicle and ordered in memory of the company’s founder who, says son and managing director Nick Weaver, “swore by Volvo”.
Tractor Units