Author: Connor ORouke

A British-based fuel company is aiming to become to become first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs in the UK, supplying carbon neutral biomethane from 2021. CNG Fuels plans to use renewable biomethane – produced from manure – to meet its goal of helping fleet operators achieve Net Zero emissions. The company is also

Here’s an interesting one from across the pond. Operators can now apply for HGV Safety Permits a year ahead of the compulsory enforcement of London’s new Direct Vision Standard on October 26, 2020. Direct Vision Standard will target vehicle blind spots, with vehicles being awarded a star rating based on how much a driver can

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced Mercedes-Benz Uptime, a new telematics service product. Intelligent connectivity powered by Fleetboard significantly increases vehicle availability. Fully automatic telediagnosis continuously checks the status of the vehicle in real time, allowing critical conditions to be detected at an early stage. If maintenance and repair requirements are identified, the customer’s Mercedes-Benz service partner

Two million pounds Sterling worth of funding will be made available to small bus operators across Great Britain with the aim of making bus services more accessible for disabled passengers. The funding from the UK’s Department for Transport will be allocated by the Real Time Information Group (RTIG) for investment in audible and visible on-board

As well as having a multitude of colours available for many of its products, wheel safety specialist Checkpoint can also arrange for bespoke colours and logos on its Dustites too. Checkpoint is represented in Ireland by Apaseal. For more information contact Apaseal on +44 28 3026 2825.

Ballinlough Refrigeration Ltd has a new mobile parts van, which can come to you with genuine Thermo King and Dhollandia parts. Ballinlough Refrigeration operates from four workshops across Ireland and has an extensive network of agents.

Citroen has revealed plans to launch three new electric vans by 2021. Starting with the electric Relay at the beginning of 2020, followed closely by an electric Dispatch, with a new electric Berlingo coming in 2021. Laurence Hansen, Citroen product and strategy director said the objective of this electric LCV range is to “market an

Wheel safety specialist Checkpoint offers intelligent safety solutions to the HGV market. Checkpoint also provides safety solutions to a variety of sectors and businesses. From industrial equipment to wheels of all shapes and sizes. For more information contact Irish distributor Apaseal on on +44 28 3026 2825.

Operating from purpose-built facilities in Wolverhampton, Jones Skips Ltd. is a leading waste and recycling service providers operating across a huge swathe of the West Midlands including Telford, Lichfield, Tamworth, Central Birmingham, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton and the Black Country. Established in 1998 as a family business, the current MD’s are Richard and Lyndon Rushby. Speaking

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) yesterday won its first legal battle to secure compensation for truck operators who suffered financially as a result of what it describes as the unlawful price-fixing cartel involving the major European truck manufacturers. The RHA is bringing a group or collective claim against DAF, Iveco, and MAN to secure financial

Due to the size and weight of heavy commercial vehicles, steering cannot be operated solely by muscular force. Often there are several steered axles. Steering support is imperative and is provided by the steering hydraulics. A hydraulic pump, also called a power steering pump, is driven by the engine. It supplies the hydraulic pressure with