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 Best test quest |
06/01/2012
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| The changes to the Testing Directive may have come into force, but VOSA's three-month grace period has been welcomed by many fleet managers. Industry lawyer Andrew Woolfall outlines why non-compliance could be detrimental to operators |
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Street value |
06/01/2012
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| Improving truck and van reliability has still not eliminated mechanical, electrical or electronic faults, which can prove costly. Steve Banner investigates common roadside problems and some solutions |
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Crash course |
06/01/2012
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| With the PAS 125 damage repair standard now covering vehicles up to 5 tonnes, Brian Tinham talks to Marc Watts, owner of the first accredited CV bodyshop, on what it means for the industry |
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Capital gains |
07/12/2011
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| The clock is ticking, and there is little time for operators to get their fleets in order ahead of January's new emissions standards for London's LEZ. John Challen explains what the changes mean, and why it may be too late to take action |
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Regime change |
07/11/2011
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| With the new regime fast approaching for accrediting operators and transport mangers to practice, Brian Tinham establishes key issues and required actions |
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Directive action |
06/10/2011
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| Changes to the Testing Directive will come into force at the beginning of 2012, affecting the testing of brakes, steering, suspension and a range of other vehicle and trailer components. John Challen gets the lowdown from VOSA's Andy Cattell |
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The way forward |
06/10/2011
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| Volvo's range of future fuels is looking realistic, but which, if any, will work for your transport operations. Dave Young finds out |
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Loads and the law |
06/10/2011
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| Case law around operating commercial vehicles outside legal weight limits demonstrates clearly that the problem is not only one of truck welfare, but also operators' and drivers' livelihoods. Andrew Woolfall provides advice |
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Added value |
07/09/2011
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| With a range of fuel additives and lubricants available for the spread of vehicles on a transport engineer's fleet, it is sometimes difficult deciding which to use. Steve Banner finds clarification |
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Century celebration |
07/09/2011
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| Despite industry criticism of ATFs, the 100th site opened its doors this summer and many more are planned. John Challen talks to VOSA, and to those that have taken the plunge |
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Your Shout |
07/09/2011
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| After reading August Transport Engineer's 'Your Shout', it seems appropriate to shed a different light on VOSA's Testing Transformation Programme (TTP). |
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Good housekeeping |
08/08/2011
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| As biofuels become increasingly popular for commercial vehicles, concerns over storage are growing. John Challen looks for a tried and tested formula that guarantees quality |
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Your shout |
08/08/2011
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| With the benefit of hindsight, was the level of resistance to VOSA's ATFs (Authorised Testing Facilities), prior to their implementation, warranted? Or did the furore highlight an entirely understandable general fear of change? |
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Consolidation, competition and renewed compliance |
07/06/2011
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| So the consolidation of corporate giants continues, with, as we go to press, the announcement by Volkswagen – which already has a controlling interest in Scania – that it has now increased its shareholding in MAN to 30.47%, thus triggering an offer to MAN shareholders for their remaining shares. |
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Power hungry |
07/06/2011
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| Any serious contender for the race to an alternative fuel for commercial transport has to pass the test of large-scale sustainability and infrastructure. Brian Tinham reports |
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Occupational hazards |
07/06/2011
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| As more changes for operator licence holders loom at the end of the year, Andrew Woolfall from Backhouse Jones asks, is your business ready? |
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Results driven |
05/05/2011
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| As MOT failure rates continue to fall in the HGV market, why are the figures for LCVs staying stubbornly stable, and what should operators be doing about it? John Challen investigates |
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Emission critical |
05/05/2011
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| The introduction of Euro 6 will demand fewer emissions of commercial vehicles. John Kendall investigates technologies that could help engine and vehicle manufacturers, as well as operators, to achieve targets |
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Your Shout |
05/05/2011
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| With respect to irtec, the vehicle technician licensing scheme, is it time to put our foot back on the ball? |
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Biofuel Bliss |
07/04/2011
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| Unlike Victor Kiam who famously purchased Remington because he loved the razor firm so much, for Bill Courtney-Smith it was a case of been there, felt the pain – and then he bought the company. Keith Read tells the Regenatec story |
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