Knorr- Bremse is to launch the new TruckServices aftermarket brand at the next Automechanika 2016 trade fair (Frankfurt 13—17 September 2016), with a slogan ‘Keep it running’.
Diagnostic Equipment
London and South East traffic commissioner Nick Denton has warned all restricted operators – including construction, scaffolding and recycling businesses – to “take ownership of compliance” and take commercial vehicle operations seriously.
Road Legal
Recent truck tyre developments have significantly improved the ability of commercial vehicles to rein back on CO2 emissions – and the EU tyre labelling system makes it easy for hauliers to make the right choices.
Tyres & Retreads
Enhanced electric supercharging systems aimed at reducing fuel consumption in commercial vehicles are to be developed under a collaboration agreement by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) working with emissions reduction specialist Eminox.
Emissions Control
Buying OE quality parts from factors can lead to savings, but the OEMs are fighting back with some significant benefits on offer for operators. Steve Banner reports
Gearboxes
The immediate aftermath of a serious road accident is never pretty. Andrew Woolfall reviews the processes and tells us what to expect
Health & Safety Legislation
Logistics firm GBA Services is rolling out forward-facing cameras across its entire truck and van fleet, having specified Intelligent Telematics IT1000 units.
Safety systems
Community retailer Countrywide, which operates a fleet of 80 commercial vehicles from vans to articulated trucks, reckons it has saved money and improved vehicle uptime since switching to ATS Euromaster for tyre maintenance and checks.
Tyres & Retreads
Fuel cell technology specialist Intelligent Energy is showing two zero emission, range-extended (ZERE) light commercial vehicles at today’s (10 September 2015) Low Carbon Vehicle Event, being staged at Millbrook.
Alternative Fuels