Hyva UK has introduced its lightest tipping cylinder for 32-tonne 8x4 operation – weighing in at a claimed 430kg less than traditional cylinders.
Tipping Gear
Haulage business Collett has extended its specialist trailer fleet by adding a three-axle Doll bogie – said to be the first to enter the UK market for more than 10 years.
Trailers
LCRS (Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme) members are cutting carbon emissions faster tham the rest of the logistics industry, but not without some challenges, according to the FTA Logistics Carbon Review 2015.
Emissions
Kenilworth-based Ridleys Coaches has taken delivery of its first new vehicle, a Volvo B11R – based on experience with its 20-strong all-Volvo fleet and on recommendation from other operators.
Bus & Coach
One of the UK’s first 8x2 Mercedes-Benz Arocs has taken to the road in the orange livery of East Midlands-based Wastecycle – joining the recycling specialist’s 40-strong fleet.
Rigids
Patrick McLoughlin has been reappointed as Secretary of State for Transport.
People
Fuel may leak: on affected vehicles, the flange of the fuel pump located in the top of the fuel tank may deteriorate and crack. This may allow fuel to leak. Inspect pump. If flange is cracked replace pump and fit new protective cover. If flange is not cracked fit new protective cover only.
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Logistics business GBA Services has invested £2.5 million in 10 Euro 6 DAF XF tractors, after its first order of the same trucks – in operation since July 2013 – delivered improved fuel economy of up to 8% compared to equivalent Euro 5 vehicles.
Tractor Units
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an automatic all-wheel drive function for construction trucks, which will be fitted as standard on the Volvo FMX in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x6 configurations from September this year.
Drivelines
Electrical contractor Barlows Electrics UK is reporting savings of £20,000 a year in efficiency and scheduling improvements, after implementing the Fleet Manager solution from MiX Telematics.
Telematics
Latest additions to Burstwick Freight’s all Mercedes-Benz fleet are its first from the manufacturer’s new, Euro 6 light distribution range – two Atego 816s, each with ClassicSpace sleeper cabs.
Rigids
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched the xlite ET45, a forged aluminium wheel designed for three-axle, multi-functional, inloader semi-trailers, and particularly those on glass transportation duty.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims