Aftertreatment equipment claimed to reduce heavy-duty diesel engine NOx emissions from buses “by up to 99%” has been trialled successfully in London.
Bus & Coach
Isuzu Truck (UK) has appointed Aberdeen-based Almar Garage as its official parts and service dealer for north-east Scotland, bringing the commercial vehicle manufacturer’s tally of UK dealers to 50.
Dealerships
Don-Bur has launched an online trailer design tool – said to be the first of its kind – which will allow operators to generate fully illustrated engineering drawings of custom trailer options.
Trailers
Federal-Mogul Powertrain says it can now speed up material selection and design optimisation for engine valves, with its new simplified transient dynamic simulation.
Engines & Engine Parts
TRW Aftermarket, which became part of ZF’s active and passive safety technology division last May (2015), says it will focus on product innovation, range development and added value initiatives for 2016.
Suspensions
A fully restored bonneted Scania T Series 6x4 tipper, which has just rejoined KW Purvis’s fleet, is recording more ‘likes’ than ever on Thompsons’ new Facebook webpage.
TippersThe earth attachment for the on-board power supply control unit may not be to specification. In the worst case, the engine may start when using the central locking remote control. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and check torque of the earth attachment and tightened to specification if necessary. Vehicle ID: WV1ZZZ2KZCZ156731 to WV1ZZZ2KZDX092456
Recalls
Bristol-based Liner Transport says it chase a Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor unit as its first new truck because of the sheer reliability of other Volvos on its fleet.
Tractor Units
Transport for London (TfL) has launched an industry-led programme designed to reduce emissions from freight and fleet operators’ vehicles in London.
Green Vehicles
Electrical equipment distribution specialist Rexel – which operates brands including Newey & Eyre, Parker Merchanting, Denmans and Rexel Energy Solutions – has deployed Microlise telematics across its UK fleet of more than 350 LCVs.
Driver / People Management
Two 18-tonne gvw Volvo FE rigid trucks, delivered by Crossroads Truck & Bus, Birstall, are helping with Huddersfield-based Deluxe Beds’ re-branding as well as fuel savings and its driver retention.
Rigids
Online driver checking by fleet managers is likely to increase some 25% year-on-year during 2016, according to the Association for Driving Licence Verification) ADLV, in the wake of the abolition of paper license counterparts last July.
Driver / People Management