A leading road transport body says it has “serious concerns” about the suitability of the UK’s roads for the government’s planned platooning trial, due to begin next year.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Transport and logistics operator Palletways has teamed up with Vidu Recruitment to offer free Driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
Kent-based highways contractor Colin Parsons has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16-750 8x4 rigid Tridem chassis – the first of its type to go into operation in the UK.
Rigids
Portsmouth-based freight operator Ferryspeed has expanded its fleet with 10 new trailers, specified with Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1950 multi-temperature (MT) refrigeration units.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Operator licensing is underpinned by commitments such as keeping vehicles roadworthy, adhering to drivers’ hours rules and complying with licence undertakings – all of which are non negotiable.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published six key principles for vehicle cybersecurity, which have been endorsed by all its members including van, truck and bus manufacturers.
Standards & Practices
Jumel Choudhury has joined Allison Transmission as UK market development manager, bus and coach.
PeopleThe half shaft retaining bolt holes in the rear disc may have an incorrect thread. Retaining bolts may fit but may become loose and fall out. This would allow the half shaft and wheel/hub assembly to detach from the vehicle. Reference: RCOMP/2017/010. Number affected: 628 units.
RecallsThe starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit. Reference: R/2017/262. Number affected: 12 units. Vehicle ID: VF7******GZ015868 to VF7******GZ023973
RecallsThe engine fuel return pipe is made of material which may adversely react with chemicals paint etc. These may cause the pipe to swell, become loose and leak fuel. Reference: R/2017/221. Number affected: 3,489 units. Vehicle IDs: TYAFB83SB4DV00045 to TYBFEB71GLDX05768; TYAFEB01BRDX00052 to TYBFEB71ELDX07192
RecallsThe "catch" bolt for the range change gearshift mechanism may work loose. This may affect gear changes and it is possible drive can be lost. Reference: R/2017/242. Number affected: 592 units. Vehicle IDs: WDB93020810115487 to WDB96342720154393; WDB96400320153363 to WDB96442520138948; WDB9560032V248443 to WDB9560032V248443; WDB96300320152456 to WDB96302420138062
RecallsThe rear axle casings may crack and oil may leak. In extreme cases, the axle casing may fail. Reference: R/2017/259, R/2017/261, R/2017/263 and R/2017/264. Number affected: 8,382 units. Vehicle IDs: WDB96302420138062; WDB96401420038492 to WDB9643302L989377; WDB9670051L935840 to WDB9676332L881646; WDB9700552L819421 to WDB9700772L811262; WDB9630032L845295; WDB9630032L844594 to WDB9634062L844720; WDB96401420072421 to WDB96433020167849; WDB96300320094142 to WDB96342720100754; WDB9302032L782220 to...
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