Transport: March 2010
IAM manifesto calls for tax breaks on driver training
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has joined the growing band of organisations publishing a manifesto for the upcoming ele... Read more >
FTA: 'Disingenuous' Chancellor hides fuel price hike
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has branded Chancellor Alastair Darling 'disingenuous' following his Budget announcement o... Read more >
Zetros combines capacity and off-road ability
Contractors, energy suppliers and utility companies are key targets for Mercedes-Benz's new Zetros truck. The vehicle is designed ... Read more >
Volvo Trucks to unveil 'construction special' at Bauma
Volvo Trucks is to unveil the new heavy truck for the construction market at next month's Bauma exhibition. Called the FMX, the ne... Read more >
Lighter trailer eases spider movements
Ranger Equipment has introduced a lightweight trailer for the Teupen Leo13GT 12.7m working height tracked spiderlift to reduce the... Read more >
Tanfield mulls disposal of electric vehicles division
The Tanfield Group Plc, the Wearside-based company that owns the Snorkel and UpRight brands of aerial work platforms, has received... Read more >
JCB offers power steering option on 4x4 Groundhog UTV
An electric power-assist steering option (EPAS) is now available on the JCB Groundhog 4×4 UTV. This automotive-type system is... Read more >
German and US surveys reveal extent of global crash in equipment sales in 2009
The scale of the global downturn in construction machinery sales in 2009 has been confirmed by new surveys from the manufacturers'... Read more >
New branding for McCauley Trailers
Northern Ireland based McCauley Trailers Ltd has launched a new corporate identity in a bid to improve its position itself within ... Read more >
SMMT seminar to highlight hi-tech savings
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is to run a half-day seminar for van operators examining how telematics can ... Read more >
PANIU puts plant thieves in prison
Two plant thieves are starting prison sentences after a successful prosecution by the Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence... Read more >
Toyota's Rav4 gets a facelift
Toyota has given its all-wheel-drive Rav4 a facelift for 2010 with a redesign front end. Unveiled this week at the Geneva motor sh... Read more >
Suction excavators for pipeline job
Wales & West Utilities has taken delivery of two ESE 26/8 vacuum excavators mounted on MAN TGS 26.440 6×2-4 BL chassis. T... Read more >
