Logistics provider Owens Road Services has opened its own VOSA-approved Authorised Testing Facility (ATF), at its Riverside depot in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, following the closure of VOSA’s own test station in [...]
The HGV Road User Levy Act 2013, whose effect will be to charge foreign trucks for the use of UK roads, has received royal assent and been passed into law, [...]
Mercedes-Benz and dealers fined £2.6m for infringing competition law
Published On: Wednesday 6 March 2013
Mercedes-Benz and three of its commercial vehicle dealers (Ciceley, Enza and Road Range) have admitted to infringing competition law, and will pay fines totalling £2.6 million, the Office of Fair [...]
More than 400 exhibitors have now signed up to attend this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place on 9-11 April at the NEC Birmingham. The total floor area booked [...]
Diagnostic equipment provider Texa has announced it will be undertaking a tour of key venues throughout the UK, to allow both existing and potential customers to see its latest hardware [...]
Haweka alignment helps MAN adjust to new technology
Published On: Wednesday 6 March 2013
The technical training centre at MAN Truck & Bus UK has recently invested in a Haweka Axis200 wheel aligner with trailer kit, to minimise running costs in relation to tyre [...]
Triscan fuel management helps Metroline keep capital running
Published On: Wednesday 6 March 2013
Triscan Systems has announced it has been awarded the contract to upgrade the fuel management system of bus operator Metroline. The bus company runs 80 routes in an area extending [...]
TruckEast gets wheels rolling for Mick George Concrete
Published On: Wednesday 6 March 2013
Scania dealer TruckEast has supplied Mick George Concrete Ltd with two new Scania 26t 6×4 mixer chassis, with 280Hp engines coupled to a 9-speed gearbox & double drive axles. The [...]
Chevron Traffic Management has been using a system devised by vehicle safety specialist Vision Techniques to help prevent reversing accidents. The hi-tech anti collision radar system, named VT Lanesafe, means [...]
