TRW Aftermarket’s heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) programme – TRW Proequip, part of ZF – is adding brake discs and callipers to complete its HGV braking products offer.
Brakes & Braking SystemsThe Rear Stabiliser bar may not be to specification. This could result in the bar cracking and failing, which will result in vehicle handling characteristics being adversely affected. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and fit a new rear stabiliser bar. Vehicle ID: WF0DXXTTGDFD21712 to WF0EXXTTGEFE41391
Recalls
Truck manufacturers are celebrating after latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) revealed truck sales for 2015 were up by more than 25%, compared to 2014.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Vehicle rental business Marcol has extended its fleet with 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors to meet increased demand.
Tractor Units
First Bus has taken delivery of the 1000th StreetLite Door Forward (DF) bus to be produced by Wrightbus.
Bus & Coach
Fleet Assist has won a new long-term contract from vehicle leasing and fleet management Alphabet, which has more than 140,000 company cars and vans on its fleet books.
Repair & Maintenance
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has today (13 January 2016) launched the LCRS Leadership in Carbon Reduction Award, sponsored by Bridgestone.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
The EU Commission has granted a further relaxation of the EU drivers’ hours regulations for HGV operators forced to take alternative routes as a result of the continued closure of the Forth Road Bridge.
Driver / People Management
Consistency, stability and continuity are Iveco UK managing director Stuart Webster’s watchwords for the truck and van brand in 2016 – and he adds another word, focus.
Fleet Operating Costs
Global logistics and road freight specialist CTS Group has ordered high security trailers to UN class 1-9 from Finnish semi-trailer and body manufacturer Ekeri.
Trailers
Nationwide building materials distributor CCF has acquired two new Mercedes Econic low-entry cab-based trucks in a bid to help protect vulnerable road users and meet advanced safety criteria of major contractors in London.
Municipal Vehicles
The commercial vehicle board of directors of ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) has elected Volvo Group president and CEO Martin Lundstedt as its new chairman for this year.
People