Some of the biggest names in the LCV industry will be among the major stars of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place next month at the NEC, Birmingham
Bodyshop Equipment
To spot and avoid vulnerable road users, operators have traditionally gone for a combination of direct vision, cameras, sensors and audible warning systems. But now the initiative is focusing on human error with automated braking systems. Kevin Swallow reports
Road Safety
Traffic reports of delays caused by lorry fires on the motorway do not occur all that frequently. However, they are regular enough to prompt questions as to why such conflagrations break out, given that safety and compliance should be at the top of every operator’s agenda. Steve Banner investigates
Road Safety
Has industry reaction to a deadly 2012 coach crash caused by a failure of a 19-year-old tyre been sufficient? Will Dalrymple investigates
Maintenance
The Google ‘traffic’ app works by tracking the position of people’s phones, as determined by GPS. When their position is judged to be on a road, software computes their expected speed. If they are much slower than expected, as are other users – whose extra data can independently confirm the phenomenon – then a trace appears over the road map, indicating a traffic jam.
Telematics
Imperial Commercials Hull has landed two major awards, winning a gold award at DAF’s international dealer awards in Spain, followed by the manufacturer’s UK dealer of the year prize.
Dealerships
Speedy Hire is taking delivery of another 19 Isuzu trucks, having had 60 in its commercial hire fleet in the past nine years – some of which are “still going strong”, according to the operator.
Rigids
Utility service provider O’Connor Utilities has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck, an FH-540 tractor plated for STGO 80-tonne operations.
Tractor Units
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced that 100 of its Actros1 tractors will be released to the UK market in March.
Tractor Units
Irish haulier Hendrick European is planning to specify Michelin tyres, after a trial of four leading brands delivered “drastic results”, with Michelin outperforming its competitors and delivering twice the mileage.
Tyres & Retreads
Tanker and environmental waste operator Biomarsh Environmental has signed a deal with Vacu-Lug for a full tyre management service.
Tyres & Retreads
Cumbria-based Cubby Construction has expanded its nine-strong HGV fleet with a new Volvo FM drawbar rigid.
Rigids