Short video from ACEA, the European association of truck manufacturers, crams in lots of words in an attempt to explain why diesel-fuelled engines power more than 90% of all trucks, vans and buses on the roads today.
Alternative Fuels
A system to secure liquid loads in road-going tankers using inflatable bladders reduces fuel consumption and improves vehicle security, according to inventor Erik Eenkhoorn, who recently completed an engineering PhD thesis about it at the University of Twente.
Road Safety
Environmental services operator Hydro Cleansing is moving to Continental Construction tyres for two of its huge jetting and waste removal vehicles, after a trial of the tyre brand “changed the picture” in terms of vehicle downtime.
Tyres & Retreads
Farm feeds manufacturer Massey Feeds has added a DAF CF 440 FAQ chassis to its growing Preston-based fleet.
Axles
NTP Services has launched what is said to be the UK’s first interactive online Transport Manager CPC course, with the company describing it as “a game changer”.
Transport CPC
CMG, the breakdown recovery, transport and logistics operator has reduced its driver infringements and improved overall fleet compliance by using TruAnalysis, the fleet management software from TruTac.
Driver / People Management
At the November 2017 IMI Skill Auto UK finals at the NEC in Birmingham, the winners of the heavy vehicle engineering category were Luke Copplestone of Scania (GB) winning gold, Kieran Leyland of Ryder winning silver and Luke Hopkins of the Volvo apprenticeship at Stephenson College taking bronze.
Apprenticeships
RUD Chains is promoting its Rotogrip snow chain system for commercial and emergency vehicles.
Vehicle Stability
Walmersley-based business SR & RJ Brown has had its transport licence revoked from 31 January 2018, following the company’s conviction for corporate manslaughter.
Transport CPC
Fresh fish transport operator AMG Transport has taken delivery of a DAF New XF 530 FTG unit as an addition to its six-strong fleet, citing vehicle performance and dealer support as key reasons for the order.
Tractor Units
PGS Global Logistics has added another Volvo truck to its 46-strong fleet, this time an FH-500 tractor with special livery to celebrate the operator’s home city of Birmingham.
Paint, Print & Livery
We are now looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor based at our Lea Interchange Depot working early and late shifts. The Engineering Supervisor plays a key role in the success of the engineering function and is responsible for ensuring, on a day-to-day basis that sufficient fit vehicles are available to meet the operating requirements of the garage.
People