Following the launch of its all-electric 25-tonne gvw Urban eTruck – the first and with a range of 200km – at last year’s IAA commercial vehicle show, in Hannover, Mercedes-Benz is now starting customer trials across Europe.
Electric Vehicles
Yeovil-based Blackmores Machinery Haulage has acquired its first new truck in 30 years of business, selecting a Volvo FH-500 8x2 Tridem rear-steer, 44-tonne gtw drawbar.
Rigids
Haulage firm 1st Class Transport has taken delivery of its first MAN vehicle, an MAN TGM 18.250BL LX Cab sleeper, delivered within a fortnight of the order through the manufacturer’s Trucks To Go programme.
RigidsAGM Telematics has announced that its RouteMaster Planner and Dispatch modules now come with full pallet network integration, allowing operators to coordinate work for multiple networks and non-network haulage jobs.
Telematics
Heavy trucks are returning to the CV Show this year, with the announcement that DAF, MAN and Iveco (through Guest Trucks) will be joining more than 450 exhibitors at this major industry event (25—27 April, NEC, Birmingham).
RigidsThe Central Brake Unit and Rear Axle Modulator units may not function as intended. This can cause a higher braking retardation or quicker braking than anticipated. Recall all affected vehicles to check the production dates of the Central Brake Unit and Rear Axle Modulator units and change the units if found to be within the affected production range.
Recalls
HGV sales rose by more than 5% in 2016, registering the third consecutive year of growth. That’s according to figures released yesterday (13 February) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which also revealed that HGV registrations for the final quarter of last year were up by more than 2.3% on Q4 2015.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Fleet management solution provider MiX Telematics has announced that it has more than 600,000 active subscribers as of the end of 2016.
Telematics
Preston-based haulier HPH has taken delivery of four Mercedes-Benz Actros vehicles – its first Mercedes trucks – after a month-long trial in which the Actros performed “exceptionally well” and outstripped two other marques on fuel efficiency.
Tractor Units
ATS Euromaster is offering IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accredited MOT training to third-party technicians.
Continuing Professional Development
Sullivan Buses has commissioned eight new ADL (Alexander Dennis) Enviro200 midibuses for TfL (Transport for London) route W9.
Bus & Coach
Do your drivers carry wide and abnormal loads? If so, they’ll love WIDEBOY! – a portable magnetic camera and screen combination from TrafficAngel. Simply attach the mini-screen to the vehicle windscreen, attach the cameras to the side of the load, plug into the cigarette lighter and enjoy a clear, unobstructed view down each side of the vehicle.
Emergency Service Vehicles