GH By-Products (Derby) has taken delivery of its first front end loader vehicle, a Volvo FM 8x2 Tridem, selected for its manoeuvrability and flexibility in terms of load.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
TDUK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), has today announced that it has acquired Warrington-based tachograph compliance specialist Tachodisc.
Tachometers
Highlights at this year’s TIP-Ex Show (2—4 June 2016, Harrogate International Centre) will include Thompsons’ new Paymaster tipping trailer and a new 8x4 Scania fitted with Hyva’s ultra-light FCA 129 tipping cylinder.
TippersOn certain models with road-railer conversion, it is possible that with MITAS 275/90 R22.5 SRT tyres, preliminary damage may occur due to intensive rail usage. As a result, the road properties may be compromised. A sudden loss of air or bursting due to heating during lengthy transport on the road cannot be ruled out. Recall and temporarily restrict maximum speed to 65km/h and adapt tyre inflation pressure as per sheet inserted in the operator’s manual.
Recalls
Evans Transport is reporting positive gains from early trials of Continental’s ContiPressureCheck system, which it is rolling out across its mixed fleet of 150 trucks and 220 trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
Two of the biggest names in trailer manufacture have announced an agreement to co-design and build fixed double-deck trailers.
Trailers
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles marked its return to the CV Show yesterday (27 Aril 2016) with the announcement of a new Converter Recognition Programme, building on its existing ‘Engineered to Go’ and ‘Engineered for You’ programmes.
Car Derived Vans
Yesterday (27 April 2016) at the CV Show – NEC, Birmingham 26—28 April – the Freight Transport Association launched ‘Live Drive Pro powered by Lightfoot’ to its 15,000 members.
Telematics
Yorkshire-based building supply and landscaping specialist Samco says it now only buys tippers from Thompsons because of their “strength, durability and reliability”.
Tippers
The Future Truck Design Awards, organised by TfL (Transport for London), were announced at the CV Show (26—28 April, NEC, Birmingham), following a presentation of spectacular hopefuls for next-generation commercial vehicles.
Driver Assistance Systems
The doors are open on the final day of the 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham), at which the future of road haulage is playing a pivotal role.
Apprenticeships
Bridgestone’s newly developed on/off M-Steer 001, M-Drive 001 and M-Trailer 001 tyres were unveiled at the CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Tyres & Retreads