Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the back rest on the driver's seat may have a lower durability than designed. This may cause it to come loose or detach. On affected models with a "Premium" driver's seat, replace the seat back rest.
Recalls
The CV Show’s (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham) Workshop Zone will be bigger and better than ever, according to organisers IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), RHA (Road haulage Association) and SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Bodyshop Equipment
Hydraulic hybrid technology specialist Lightning Hybrids International has moved into new office and workshop facilities at MIRA’s Technology Park, joining Bosch, Lockheed Martin, Haldex, GKN, Aston Martin and Continental.
Braking Systems
Earthmoving and aggregates business Neal Soil Suppliers has taken delivery of nine MAN TGS tippers since the start of this year – prompted initially by a one-off hire of a MAN, which has resulted in 95% of its fleet now sporting the marque.
Rigids
Burnley-based Express Freight Solutions has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicles, two 44-tonne Range T 6x2 tractors – and managing director Mark Jones is now planning to use the new vehicles to incentivise his drivers.
Driver / People Management
A fleet of hydrogen-powered buses, vans and cars were on show in Aberdeen on Friday (18 March) as part of an event to promote the city as a viable hydrogen transport hub.
Alternative Fuels
The UK’s first independent, year-long tyre pressure study, situated at Keele Services on the M6, has now concluded – leaving HGV drivers calling for simpler solutions to regular safety checks.
Tyres & Retreads
Organic Waste Logistics (OWL) is partnering with Whale Tankers to offer producers of unavoidable food waste with what they are describing as “a new, cleaner, greener and less costly solution”.
Green Vehicles
ATS Euromaster has expanded its truck services programme, and is now offering truck service, maintenance and repair (SMR) facilities across the country.
Repair & Maintenance
Volvo Trucks is to bring a new FE low entry cab (LEC) 6x2 rear-steer tipper with grab to the fifth CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety) Progress exhibition and conference next Wednesday (23 March 2016) at ExCeL, London.
Tippers
Fleet managers are being urged to check the details of their insurance renewals – choosing the cheapest quote could be a false economy, with inadequate protection resulting in “commercial suicide”.
Fleet Operating Costs
Hannah Foods has taken delivery of five 7.5-tonne Isuzu Forward trucks, citing improved payload as the clincher for the deal.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles