Commercial vehicle powertrain manufacturer Cummins has announced that it has completed its $3.7bn acquisition of Meritor, a global supplier of axle and brake technologies for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. The deal was originally announced in February 2022.
Braking Systems
Potato business Branston is making significant fuel savings from its 33-strong Volvo truck fleet following an in-depth driver training programme utilising Volvo Connect.
Driver / People Management
The finalists of the 2022 routeone awards have been announced, revealing some of the most outstanding operators and people in the coach and bus industry.
Bus & Coach
ATS Euromaster has seen the requirement for its mobile tyre service increase rapidly over the last two years. The tyre and maintenance provider said the pandemic, which saw a rise in home delivery, as a contributory factor for soaring fleet demand.
Tyres & Retreads
With the delivery of new tractor units specified with Carrier Transicold’s ECO-DRIVE technology, Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler Castell Howell can now drive its Carrier Transicold Vector trailer systems via the trucks’ own engines. The move is designed to help reduce running costs and increase fleet sustainability.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The newly created Centre for Sustainable Vehicle Engineering is a key priority for the University moving forward. Located in the National Centre for Motorsports’ Engineering and reporting to the Head of School, Engineering working with other senior colleagues across the School and the University, this key role will provide leadership and project management to drive and develop the Centre as it builds strong industry partnerships and positions across the North West
People
Following the breakdown of its existing commercial brake tester on its ATF lane, Optimus Commercials and Engineering couldn’t afford to wait weeks for a replacement, so when it discovered MAHA UK could deliver one from stock immediately, it was a no-brainer for the company.
MOT Testing Equipment
Dave Woodman, general manager of Rossmore Lubricants, the official UK distributor for Gulf Lubricants, is pointing to the importance of opting for quality products, advising that they can improve the lifespan of a vehicle, ensuring that they can stay on the road for longer and reduce unscheduled maintenance downtime.
Lubricants & Systems
Independent truck and van repairer Sapphire Vehicle Services has been rewarded for its commitment to quality management, with accreditation to the ISO9001:2015 standard.
Workshop
Enel X UK has completed its first e-bus project for Abellio London Bus, a division of Abellio Group and a major transport operator across the country. The new depot, located in Hayes, houses e-buses delivering zero-emission transport to West London.
Electric Vehicles
DVSA is trialling new remote tachograph sensing equipment which will help crack down on dangerously tired drivers of commercial vehicles.
Driver / People Management
HP Taxis, Prins Alternative Fuel Systems and SBL-Automotive have revealed their evolution of the fully-electric LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van.
Alternative Fuels