Hankook has launched a new truck breakdown service – Hankook Road Assist 24h. Since its launch in January 2012 the service has been available initially to the company’s customers in Germany, France and Spain.
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- 17 May 2012 - Challengers wanted as countdown to Transaid week begins
- 17 May 2012 - Michelin launches online tyre labelling guide
- 17 May 2012 - 2012 MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
- 17 May 2012 - TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material
- 16 May 2012 - Tyre labeling will drive fuel efficiency – Goodyear
- 16 May 2012 - First DAF CF85 assembled in Morocco
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TomTom backs FTA push for van excellence
TomTom has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting safety and efficiency among van fleets by launching a new partnership with the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Mobil Delvac delivers significant fuel savings – company says
ExxonMobil’s range of flagship Mobil Delvac commercial vehicle lubricants have demonstrated significant fuel economy benefits in independent testing in Volvo and Iveco trucks.
Team-CV launches new website
Team-CV, the truck and tanker commercial vehicle specialists has recently launch a new version of its website, www.team-cv.net. The new website showcases Team-CV’s service offerings, from fleet management and service plans, through to ad hoc repairs.
New carbon calculator helps fleets save money
A new calculator released today by Goodyear Dunlop will help fleets understand which fuel savings investments will deliver maximum return on investment (ROI). The Fuel Efficiency Calculator, modeled to the real-life conditions of Europe’s road haulers, will allow fleet buyers to see their potential savings in terms of CO2, fuel and cost savings. The...
DAF LF earns global success
The DAF LF – in its North American specification, as the Peterbilt Model 210 – has just been named by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) as the ‘2012 Commercial Truck of the Year’ in the medium duty category.
Volvo FH 6-wheelers feature in Ice Road Truckers
History Channel’s top-rated ‘IRT (Ice Road Truckers): Deadliest Roads’ stars can be seen in the present series driving a trio of ageing Volvo FH 6-wheelers across the awesome and exceedingly narrow ‘Death Road’ high up in the Andes in Bolivia. These ‘old, but nonetheless good’ FH Globetrotters were originally from the UK and the...
FTA welcomes infrastructure investment in Northern Ireland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its delight with the announcement that funding will be made available to upgrade key infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland, including £105 million on the A8 from Larne to Belfast.
IRU supports 112 emergency number
The European road transport industry, as represented by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), has thrown its weight behind an European Commission initiative to promote the Single European Emergency Number 112 Europe-wide to enhance road safety and provide a rapid and effective response in case of a road accident.
DAF introduces new lightweight double-drive bogie
DAF is introducing a new air-suspended single reduction double-drive bogie, which has been specially developed for heavy duty applications requiring additional traction that don’t involve the most arduous off-road driving. The new SR1360T double-drive bogie is 375 kilograms lighter than the existing hub reduction tandem for off-road applications and the heaviest loads, and it...
Volvo’s expert explains CSR
What actually is CSR – corporate social responsibility? Is it important for large companies like the Volvo Group – and is it not just another word for giving money to charity?
Irish Commercials get more social(able)!
Irish Commercials has launched a new Facebook site, which sees the numbers of followers rise on a daily basis.
New Alcoa sales manager in the UK and Ireland
Alcoa Wheel Products, the manufacturer of forged aluminium wheels for trucks, trailers and buses has appointed a new sales manager for the UK & IrelandChris Edwards brings 15 years of experience in the transport and automotive industry and is looking forward to his new role with on e of Europe’s leading alloy wheel manufacturers.
Continental helps bring truck operators on out of the cold
Truck operators who travel to Europe throughout the winter season need to ensure that their tyres and vehicles comply with local legislation.
Register now for free tickets to the CV Show
The organisers of the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2012 have announced that www.cvshow.com and www.workshopshow.co.uk now feature links to the ticket application process.
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