As technology and engineering design march on, some operators are reviewing their tail-gate preferences, as Steve Banner discovers
Tail Lifts
Operators and workshops are respectively demanding and signing up to the IRTE’s Workshop Accreditation and irtec technician licensing schemes. Brian Tinham finds out why
Irtec
Before the end of the year, Renault Trucks UK will unveil its long-awaited RHD D Cab 2m 7.5-tonner, developed with Nissan Motor in Spain. Brian Weatherley examines what’s on offer
Light Commercial VehiclesVans may be shedding the pounds, but thanks to judicious design engineering, new materials and alternative thinking, they’re punching well above their weight, reports Steve Banner
Bodywork
Sky TV installer Campbell & Kennedy says it has been improving productivity and efficiency since implementing a bespoke Route Monkey customer relationship management (CRM) system to manage its team of mobile engineers.
Fleet Management Systems
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has announced that it will be unveiling a new heavy-duty steel tipper at next month’s TIP-ex event (Harrogate International Centre; 2-4 June).
Trailers
Builders’ merchant Marshalls has signed a deal with Michelin Solutions for tyre management services across its fleet of almost 400 commercial vehicles and trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
The Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association have congratulated the new London mayor Sadiq Khan, and both are calling on him to recognise the importance of the transport sector to the capital’s economy.
Road Safety
Shell is claiming up to 2% fuel savings and 56% better engine wear protection, as well as longer oil drain intervals, with Shell rimula Ultra 5W-30 – the oil giant’s most advanced heavy-duty diesel engine oil ever.
Lubricants & Systems
Demand for truck tyres in the UK replacement market is continuing to show a steady shift to 315/70 R 22.5 fitments, according to a report by premium tyres manufacturer Michelin.
Tyres & Retreads
Volvo is to demonstrate its self-driving, autonomous truck technology to the world’s press in a simulated mining environment at a conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 24 May 2016.
Construction Equipment
UK hauliers could face fines amounting to more than £6 million this year, as the number of illegal immigrants making their way in through Dover and other ports continues to rise.
Telematics