Scania promoted two new service offerings: a driver coaching app for reducing fuel consumption in combustion engine trucks and a comprehensive service portfolio for the whole of Europe.

The company expanded its Certified Reman remanufacturing program to include its Spicer Off-Highway drivetrain components (axles, transmissions, torque converters and gearboxes). Available at Dana facilities across Europe and North America, the Reman program will extend equipment life cycles, improve customer ROI and increase the sustainability of its Spicer products.

DAF Trucks celebrated 50 years of DAFaid, its roadside assistance service. Over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive service, handling around 100,000 roadside jobs annually, including support for non-DAF vehicles like trailers, buses, and agricultural equipment. The service is available 24/7.

DAF has joined an international e-charging reservation platform called HDV Booking, which aims to streamline the reservation of public charging stations for electric trucks across Europe.

In addition to Schmitz products, the new warehouse will also store parts for Berger Fahrzeugtechnik, a specialist in lightweight trailers.

This expands the company's national presence by leveraging VTC’s extensive dealership network. The partnership allows VTC to enhance its vocational truck offerings while supporting sales, service, and parts for Battle Motors’ products nationwide​.

Volvo Trucks has decided to integrate the Goodyear DriverHub application into Volvo's new My Business Apps service (subscription-based service), launching in 2024 across selected European markets. This collaboration enhances Volvo Trucks' digital service portfolio, giving operators more tools to improve vehicle performance and reduce costs.

TRIDEC, as a part of JOST, is axle-agnostic, meaning it can service customers using all major axle brands (BPW, SAF-Holland etc) obviously including Jost Axles.  T&BB interviewed Johan Nieuwenhuis, Sales Director at TRIDEC to get a better sense of the company’s product offerings and its international footprint.

FPT will emphasise its advancements in sustainable transportation technologies, focusing on low-emission and zero-emission solutions. The company will showcase a variety of powertrain systems, including natural gas-powered engines, and electric propulsion (e-propulsion) systems.

Bendix has finalised the sale of SafetyDirect, to Rand McNally for an undisclosed fee. According to Bendix, the company will still offer SafetyDirect integration with Bendix ADAS and brake systems, as connectivity remains an essential part of its strategy for advanced driver assistance system development.

The company will present “Lamilux Sunsation”, a gelcoat technology with 20 times better UV resistance than the gelcoats currently available on the market, according to the company. This product took years to develop and the technology, which is patented, was developed in-house in Germany.

The facility houses a diagnostics lab and tear-down area with staff responsible for training service engineers on product maintenance and repair, remote diagnostics and engine optimisation.