Commercial Vehicle Workshop News

An important initiative launched this year in the UK was the new ‘Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme’, which the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has helped produce over the past two years as part of its steering group, led by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers.

Effective air conditioning (AC) is a very important factor for the wellbeing of the drivers responsible for delivering goods throughout the country, and for the vehicles carrying the loads, which is why the regular maintenance of the AC system should be a priority for every fleet operator.

Global lubricant force, Motul has been fulfilling the requirements of CV owners and operators in Europe for decades – for both running and servicing their trucks. Ireland is now very much a key development market for Motul’s heavy-duty products.

Techplus Ltd has been a leading supplier of commercial vehicle workshop equipment for many years and represents leading brands such as Rotary, Haweka, and ABCo amongst others.

LKQ UK & Ireland recently welcomed British MP Rachel Taylor to its facilities, to discuss the future of logistics operations and equality in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Already operating the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe, Danish transport company DFDS is currently replacing the remainder of its diesel trucks with electric trucks as part of its goal to decarbonise the supply chain.

Klarius Products says it is continuing to support the aftermarket automotive sector with the introduction of 23 new emission control components for a selection of popular cars and vans. This release provides coverage for over 2.9 million across Europe.

UK haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L ProCabin to hit the roads in the North East.

TMD Friction says it has made it easier than ever to find brake components for its aftermarket braking brands Textar and Pagid with the launch of its Virtual Brake Sets.

Following last week’s announcement that Austone Tires will enter the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) through Garret Trucksport, the brand’s parent company Prinx Chengshan has revealed the eye-catching livery that will adorn the team’s MAN racing truck.

CV Workshop Magazine’s Managing Editor, John Loughran, made the short hop to the NEC in Birmingham to attend the recent CV Show, where he spoke with the small number of Irish exhibitors at the three day-event.