Roadside recovery organisation the AA is taking delivering of 90 new Transporter vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, as part of a two-way deal which sees the AA providing roadside assistance to the manufacturer's 110,000 customers.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fuel duty campaign group FairFuelUK is applauding the government's agreement that lower fuel duty can stimulate economic growth, after a meeting at the treasury on Monday (9 June 2014) hailed by both parties as "constructive".
Fuel Pricing
Cornwall's oldest liquid waste business Pellows Waste Disposal has taken delivery of a new vacuum tanker, with the tanker supplied by Whale Tankers.
Tankers
Operator James Nuttall (Transport) has purchased two Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz New Actros rigids, after a four-week trial revealed what it describes as significant fuel and Adblue savings.
RigidsIt is possible that during construction, the wiring harness for the frame may have been installed under tension This can cause damage to the ribbon feeder for the spring connection for the steering wheel controls and air-bag.This will normally result in minor issues with the steering wheel electronic controls, which will warn the driver. However, it could result in a short circuit thatcan cause the premature deployment of the steering wheel air bag. Recall affected vehicles to check the hareness...
Recalls
Groupage operator McNally Logistics has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider trailer which, it says, is enabling it to transport a variety of loads efficiently and safely.
Trailers
Asbestos removal business Rhodar has invested in 15 new Mercedes vans – 14 Sprinters and one Vito – in a bid to reduce its fuel bills.
Light Commercial VehiclesIt is possible that a securing rivet for the inertia reel of the seat belt may work loose. With regular usage, this may result in noise and increased play.In the worst case, it may result in no restraint function present, leading to a safety risk for the driver should a collision occur. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace the seat belt. Vehicle ID: TYA4684052A506204 to TYA4684392A506801
RecallsAshwoods Lightfoot has launched a new vehicle tracking option for its in-cab driver management system, Lightfoot.
Telematics
Continental has launched a new family of tyres, the Conti Hybrid, designed for regional distribution on roads and motorways.
Tyres & Retreads
Replacing 13,000 refrigerated transport units with a liquid air solution could cut dangerous emissions by the same amount as taking 367,000 Euro 6 trucks off the road – over three times the entire UK truck fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Tyres weighing up to two tonnes each are receiving round-the-clock support to ensure maximum uptime for a steel works in Wales.
Tyres & Retreads