More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, with vehicle inspection and repair units hitting “crisis point”.
Driver / People Management
Commercial vehicle braking systems supplier Wabco has teamed up with digital brand Rio to launch a trailer-specific fleet management system.
Telematics
A team of technicians from dealer Norfolk Truck and Van, in Norwich, will represent Renault Trucks UK & Ireland at the manufacturer’s Road to Excellence Championship (RTEC).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Tachograph manufacturer Stoneridge is reporting strong demand for its full type-approved 1C smart tachograph, the SE5000 Connekt, which was launched in April at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
Tachometers
Technology company Clayton Power UK, in partnership with gas distributor Cadent and vehicle converter Bri-Stor Systems, has won an innovation award for a system to cut carbon emissions for Cadent’s 80-strong vehicle fleet.
Emissions Control
ZF has announced that it has developed a two lens camera system, called Dual-cam, which will be available from next year as part of its ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technologies.
Telematics
Vera, Volvo Trucks’ electric, connected and autonomous vehicle, has gone into operation on a trial with Danish-based operator DFDS, transporting goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Electric Vehicles
Builder’s merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has taken delivery of the first vehicles from a 28-strong order of crane trucks, from commercial vehicle rental and hire business Ryder.
RigidsThe government has committed the UK to a net zero emissions target by 2050 – the first by any major economy.
Emissions Control
The Department for Transport says its plans to ban older tyres on commercial vehicles have been backed up by independent research.
Road Safety
Blakemore Logistics has introduced hybrid refrigeration units to 13 of its trailers to cut vehicle emissions by 90%, working with trailer manufacturer Gray & Adams on the trailer design.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
DT Spare Parts, the aftermarket arm of Diesel Technic, has added more than 1,200 new parts to its range, along with six new online catalogues.
Vehicle Parts