The mounting screws of the belt guide brackets at the left hand and right hand C-Pillars may not have been tightened correctly. Therefore the seat belt/s may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a collision. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the fixing for the mounting screw of the belt guide brackets. Vehicle ID: WDF4156052U178041 to WDF4156052U178430.
Recalls
Trucks are changing, but what should fleet engineers expect? Will the future be better, or just different and more expensive? Ian Norwell dusts off his crystal ball
Telematics
Although many CV Show launches were widely previewed, there are always exhibitors wanting to play their cards close to their chest. The two Brians – Brian Tinham and Brian Weatherley – reveal their hands
Road Safety
Since its inception in 2012, the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety standard has grown in stature, scope and spread. Brian Tinham reviews CLOCS vehicles from the fifth CLOCS Progress event, in London
Road Safety
Transport Engineer’s second Legal Update page is brought to you by specialist transport law firm Backhouse Jones
Driver CPC
Scottish haulier Currie European has taken delivery of 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, to replace vehicles from another marque, following a successful trial of Actros units last year.
Tractor Units
Cheadle-based operator Bullocks Coaches has taken delivery of two K 360 IB Scania Irizar i6 coaches, following positive performance from an identical vehicle ordered last year.
Bus & Coach
Kerbside collection business Romaquip has taken delivery of 40 DAF LF180 trucks – the first of a 160-strong order, all of which are specified with Allison 2500 fully automatic transmission, described as “a godsend” by the operator.
Transmissions
Masternaut Maintenanceis a new module available from the telematics systems provider that automatically provides instant information on vehicle condition, using patented non-intrusive CANbus technology.
Telematics
As conjecture over a future Euro 7 turns to a reality likely involving new NOx, NO2 and CO2 emissions limits, Brian Tinham reviews meaningful measures
Emissions Control
As last month’s busy CV Show (NEC, Birmingham) drew to a close, the many thousands of visitors must have come away with at least two abiding impressions. On the one hand, the commercial vehicle industry is thriving like never before. And, on the other, technologies associated with trucks today are more advanced – and more diverse and sophisticated – than they’ve ever been.
Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain Beverley Bell has been named the next patron for the SOE – Society of Operations Engineers, the umbrella organisation for the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers).
People