Team Renwick, the team behind leading British showjumper Laura Renwick, has taken delivery of its latest high-spec horsebox – a Euro 6 DAF CF 440 FAR 6x2 rigid with bodywork by KM Horseboxes.
Rigids
British Gas has signed a deal with Michelin to fit CrossClimate tyres throughout its 13,000-strong commercial vehicle fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Natural gas producer and distributor Gasrec – which serves the commercial vehicle industry – says it is “surprised and saddened” to see that a report published by the London Assembly Environment Committee on cutting emissions in the capital “completely ignored” natural gas.
Alternative Fuels
Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) pose no greater safety risk and are valuable contributors to reducing HGV miles and hence also congestion and carbon emissions.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Although London’s Safer Lorry scheme becomes effective in London this September – requiring the fitment of additional standard mirrors and sideguards on trucks in the capital – safety campaigning group SteerSafe says the new measures still leave blind spots.
Safety systemsSMMT communications manager Janet Wilkinson and FTA director of global and European policy Chris Welsh have both been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
People
Grocery retailer Heron Foods has renewed its contract with Verilocation Tracking Solutions Telematics, which covers its 70-strong vehicle fleet.
Telematics
Federal-Mogul Powertrain is to exhibit its recently acquired engine valve technology for the first time at the 2015 IAA show, in Frankfurt this September.
Engines & Engine Parts
Ryder is updating its rental trailer fleet with 350 new trailers from Cartwright and Schmitz Cargobull, comprising 200 EN12642XL rated pillarless curtainside trailers, 50 box trailers and 100 single compartment fridge trailers.
Trailers
Idem Telematics has released a solar-powered tracking system designed to monitor trucks, trailers and containers, and is offering operators a six-month trial of the product.
Telematics
Owner-operator Tony Gough has acquired a new Volvo FH-500 8x4 tipper to mark 20 years in the transport business. The truck is believed to be the first of its type to be bodied as a tipper in the UK.
Tippers
D Steven & Son, the most northerly haulage company on the UK mainland, says Michelin tyres are the only choice for its 30-strong truck fleet, delivering the best all-round performance.
Tyres & Retreads