• DAF LF trucks deliver for Smith Metals

    Published On: Tuesday 25 February 2014

    North West scrap metal and recycling specialist Smith Metals has reported high productivity from its new trio of DAF LF Construction trucks, supplied by Preston-based Lancashire DAF. Smith Metals is [...]

  • Weigh-in-motion accreditation for WheelRight

    Published On: Tuesday 25 February 2014

    Vehicle weighing technology specialist WheelRight has announced that it has received accreditation from the National Measurement Office (NMO) to the globally recognised Weigh in Motion (WiM) standard OIML R134. The [...]

  • Currie European boosts efficiency with Masternaut

    Published On: Tuesday 25 February 2014

    International transport and logistics provider Currie European has reported significant fleet efficiency gains as a result of deploying Masternaut’s telematics solution. Masternaut has been working with Currie European since October [...]

  • Weighing the cost of overloading

    Published On: Thursday 6 February 2014

    With prohibition notices on the increase, Colin Smith of weighing solutions specialist Avery Weigh-Tronix explores the issue of overloading and how to avoid it Exceeding a vehicle’s maximum permissible weights [...]

  • Amipart launches new brake pad range

    Published On: Tuesday 7 January 2014

    Commercial vehicle spares supplier Amipart has announced the launch of a range of OEM quality brake pads, which it says are available at competitive aftermarket prices. All Amipart  brake pads [...]

  • Bridgestone makes capital gain with bus tyre maintenance contract

    Published On: Wednesday 18 December 2013

    Tyre services specialist Bridgestone has made what it says is one of its most significant breakthroughs in London, through the expansion of a bus fleet contract with public transport giant [...]

  • New ‘self-cleaning’ wing mirror developed

    Published On: Thursday 12 December 2013

    A new vehicle safety equipment provider, RearClear Ltd, has designed and has a patent pending for a wing mirror said to improve vision and safety in inclement weather conditions when [...]

  • Go-Ahead extends lubrication contract with Optimum and Q8Oils

    Published On: Wednesday 11 December 2013

    Bus operator Go-Ahead London has said it is extending a three-year contract with Optimum Oils, which distributes Q8Oils lubricants to the UK bus and coach market. Optimum, which supplies both [...]

  • D Gawthrope invests in Haweka frame measurement system

    Published On: Tuesday 10 December 2013

    Knottingley, West Yorkshire-based accident repair centre D Gawthrope ACR Ltd has been the first in the country to invest in the new Haweka CMC4000 frame measurement system. The company purchased [...]