Volvo Trucks has unveiled an automatic all-wheel drive function for construction trucks, which will be fitted as standard on the Volvo FMX in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x6 configurations from September this year.
Drivelines
Electrical contractor Barlows Electrics UK is reporting savings of £20,000 a year in efficiency and scheduling improvements, after implementing the Fleet Manager solution from MiX Telematics.
Telematics
Latest additions to Burstwick Freight’s all Mercedes-Benz fleet are its first from the manufacturer’s new, Euro 6 light distribution range – two Atego 816s, each with ClassicSpace sleeper cabs.
Rigids
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched the xlite ET45, a forged aluminium wheel designed for three-axle, multi-functional, inloader semi-trailers, and particularly those on glass transportation duty.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Driveline and chassis technology specialist ZF Friedrichshafen has now completed on its acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings.
Engine/Transmission Management
Temperature-controlled courier Cool Express, which delivers frozen, chilled and ambient goods to RDCs, retailers and restaurants throughout the UK and Europe, has renewed its contract with AGM Telematics for its RouteMaster vehicle tracking system.
Telematics
Belfast-based round-the-clockTruck and trailer rental firm 24:7 is reporting faster and safer loading since adding a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet of trucks (7.5 to 44 tonne), Euroliner trailers, fridge trailers, box vans, flatbeds and skeletals.
Trailers
CLOCS – Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety – has been shortlisted for two industry awards, with its safety aims and its partnership with Transport for London both coming to the judges’ attention.
Road Safety
ExxonMobil and McLaren-Honda are running an efficiency challenge for the drivers of the F1 team’s support truck fleet, transporting race cars, equipment and hospitality units.
Lubricants & Systems
Bread manufacturer Warburtons received a slice of the accolades at the 2015 Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards, with its commercial vehicle fleet being judged the most fuel efficient.
Alternative Fuels
Transport operator BR Saunders has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 26-tonne Range C380 6x2, in response to increased demand for its services from the construction sector.
Rigids
LondonWaste – wholly-owned and contracted by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) to provide environmentally waste management – is running a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz eight-wheelers.
Heavy Goods Vehicles