The semi-trailing arms of the rear axle might not have been correctly tightened at the factory. This could lead to the arms being insecure from the connection to the skeleton, which could allow the rear drive axle to be insecure and adversely affect the stability of the vehicle. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and check the torque for the screwed connections of the semi-trailing arms at the skeleton end and replace with new where necessary. Vehicle ID: Id : WEB63241523000352 to...
Recalls
BT’s infrastructure division Openreach is reporting emission savings of 65%, a threefold fuel performance boost and lifecycle savings of £1,000 a month per vehicle after introducing a range of light commercial vehicles for its compact cabling fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bulk powder haulage specialist Simon Gibson Transport has taken delivery of three more Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units – all Globetrotter-cabbed with the D13K500 500bhp engine mated to Volvo’s I-Shift automated gearbox, with the Drive+ fuel-saving package.
Tankers
Public transport operators are being urged to pay attention to their diesel particulate filters (DPFs) with the recent announcement that London’s ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) will come into force on 7 September 2020.
Emissions Control
MiX Telematics has revealed the speed monitoring story behind last Tuesday’s (19 May 2015) successful world land speed record attempt for an in-service bus.
Telematics
Abacus Logistics says it has switched truck supplier since deploying two new Euro-6 DAF XF 460 FTG Super Space Cabs which are already delivering 9.3 mpg at 44-tonnes – more than 1.0 mpg better than its previous unnamed Euro 5 vehicles.
Tractor Units
Transport and warehousing operator Edge Transport has taken delivery of five Volvo FH tractors, the first of this model to join the operator’s 32-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Brian R Patefield has renewed a third of its fleet with nine Euro 6 Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 tractor units following demonstrator trials against competitor vehicles in its class,
Tractor Units
Plant hire company Garic has revealed annual fuel savings of more than £50,000 since starting to monitor driver behaviour across its 45-strong sales and delivery fleet.
Telematics
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