ZF has now produced one million of its celebrated commercial vehicle intarders, originally launched in 1992 to reduce wear on service brakes and ensure safe, fade-free braking.
Engine/Transmission Management
A report by the House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into air quality and transport finds that the government’s existing plans for Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are too inflexible.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Goodyear says it has relaunched its European commercial vehicle website in a bid to help fleet operators select the right truck tyres and truck tyre-related services for their operations – and to cut their costs.
Tyres & Retreads
Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist Vacu-Lug has introduced three new retread tyres for the heavier end of commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
The Road Haulage Association has issued a strong criticism of the European Commission’s decision to challenge the legality of the HGV road user levy, and is urging the UK government to prepare a “vigorous defence”.
Standards & Practices
Contractor S Walsh & Sons has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz vehicle, a high-visibility Econic – also the first Econic to be specified for muckaway duties.
Road Safety
Safety, value for money and service were the clinchers in Brenntag UK & Ireland ordering 12 Globetrotter-cabbed, FM-460 tractor units from dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials, Middlewich.
Tractor UnitsClarkes of London has taken delivery of 12 Euro 6 Irizar i6 integral coaches, completing its 2016 fleet renewal programme ahead of time to meet the requirements of the forthcoming ULEZ (ultra low emission zone) standards.
Bus & Coach
Arriva London is one of the largest bus operators in London. We are currently looking for:
Engineering Managers and Assistant Engineering Managers
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People
A new version of the HGV Fair Wear and Tear guide was launched this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham.
Finance & Leasing
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be showcasing new and historic vehicles at next week’s Truckfest event (Peterborough; 1-2 May).
Heavy Goods Vehicles