Scottish house clearing company ‘Junk It’ has added two further new Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigids in 2020, with a third Grafter scheduled for delivery later this month.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Ireland’s National Transport Authority has unveiled the first of an initial batch of 100 Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER plug-in hybrid buses, and has ordered a further 180 of these zero-emission capable buses for delivery in 2021.
Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
Automotive electrification specialist Equipmake has launched an all-new high torque electric motor designed specifically for use in heavy duty commercial vehicles, such as electric buses.
Electrical Components/Systems
Bensons for Beds is to start making deliveries with all-electric vehicles as part of its journey to becoming a net zero emissions retailer by 2040.
Electric Vehicles
Plant Speed has deployed a trio of 250-tonne Mercedes-Benz SLT tractor units to transport what are claimed to be the longest wind turbine blades ever moved by road in this country.
Engine/Transmission Management
Renault Trucks has launched its #ProudProfessionals Christmas video, a thank you to all the people working in transport and logistics for their efforts to keep our nation running this year.
Driver / People Management
Supermarket Asda is taking delivery of 202 Volvo FH LNG tractor units in the run-up to Christmas peak trading, in what is claimed to be the single largest order ever placed in the UK for heavy trucks running on renewable fuels.
Alternative Fuels
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Road Legal
In modern workshops, paper is better used for blotting oil than recording inspection records, as it creates problems for sharing information across the organisation, reports John Kendall
Workshop Management Systems
Remanufacturing of commercial vehicle brake components is a growing business, with both OE providers and independent manufacturers offering product ranges to suit all vehicles and trailers. By John Challen
Brakes & Braking Systems
A number of options to increase visibility of semi-trailers beyond the required minimum standards are now offered to operators. Steve Banner sees the light
After 26 months, the Commercial Vehicle Show is coming back to the NEC with a revised date and new features. Will Dalrymple asks show director Murray Ellis for all the news
Wheel Security