MAN has announced new features for 2016 for its TGX D38 flagship tractor unit, stating that the goal is to improve total cost of ownership for operators.
Tractor Units
Heavy-duty commercial vehicle operators considering a move to dedicated methane gas trucks can now get performance simulation data from a new CENEX tool.
Alternative Fuels
SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the home of IRTE) past president Chris Grime has been appointed as the organisation’s new international representative.
People
Brian Currie – the Milton Keynes-based independent DAF truck and van dealership – has marked its 40th year in business with a cake cutting ceremony by Brian and wife Pat Currie.
Workshop Management Systems
Mick Gwynn Transport is now double-shifting a modified new Volvo FM 6x2 tractor unit, following a fruitful specification process with Truck and Bus Wales & West, Gloucester.
Tractor Units
Wrightbus has opened a dedicated ‘customer sign-off centre’ at its Ballymena factory, with Go-Ahead London engineering director Richard Harrington joining the Wrightbus management team for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Bus & CoachThe threaded connections of the seatbelts at the B-Pillars were possibly not tightened with the required torque. It is possible the connection may loosen further meaning the intended restraint effect of the seat belt cannot be guaranteed in the event of a collision. The risk of injury may be increased. Recall vehicles likely to be affected, check and where necessary tighten the threaded connection. Vehicle ID: WDB9066312P178241 to WDB9066572P179741
Recalls
Carr’s Flour has been handed the keys to its latest acquisition, a DAF XF tractor – the 400,000th commercial vehicle to roll off the line at Leyland Trucks.
Tractor Units
Dearman Engine has announced that it has begun on-vehicle testing of its Generation 2 zero-emission transport refrigeration system.
Alternative Fuels
Norfolk-based poultry producer Bernard Matthews has taken delivery of six Schmitz Cargobull dual-temperature refrigerated trailers in preparation for its busiest season.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Agricultural feeds supplier GLW Feeds is running its first Mercedes-Benz trucks, with a pair of Actros tractor units joining the firm’s 30-strong fleet of Swedish articulated and rigid vehicles.
Telematics
Prohire says that its recent multi-million pound investments in top of the range commercial vehicles will indirectly help its customer operators overcome the ongoing driver shortage issue.
Finance & Leasing