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 French connections |
06/01/2012
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| The recent Solutrans Show in Lyons had plenty to interest for truck and trailer operators alike. Brian Weatherley picks out the main engineering breakthroughs |
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Lafarge trials prove Edbro CX14 tipping cylinders |
06/01/2012
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| A little over one year since Edbro launched its weight-saving CX14 hydraulic tipper cylinders and Lafarge started its trials, the latter is reporting success – and a commitment to the cylinders. |
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Accounting for the top position in transport? |
07/11/2011
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| One might be forgiven for wondering quite how a Masters in accountancy and a career, until 2005, as accountant and then finance manager – for, among others, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, GlaxoSmithKline and Centrica (which owns British Gas) – qualifies someone for the top government job in transport. |
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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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Firing on all four |
07/09/2011
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| Fire and rescue vehicles couldn't be more important to the efficient functioning of the emergency services. Brian Tinham talks to the specialists about specifying and maintaining these critical fleets |
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All aboard |
07/09/2011
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| The bus and coach community gathers in Birmingham early in October. John Challen previews product launches and news of PSV technology updates due at Coach & Bus Live |
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Loads better |
07/09/2011
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| An advanced load weight monitor for trailers is among developments aimed at improving efficiency at loading bay, while also helping to prevent accidents. John Challen reports |
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Stoneridge upgrade for Carefoot & Sons |
07/09/2011
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| Since winning the Stoneridge time challenge at the Commercial Vehicle Show last April, Carefoot & Sons (Transport) has so far upgraded 16 of its tachographs to SE5000 Exakt units. |
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Going up |
08/08/2011
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| How can tail lifts help to ensure that transport and passenger vehicles comply with health and safety legislation as well as making loading and unloading easier? John Kendall finds out |
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Best in show |
05/05/2011
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| The CV Show 2011 at Birmingham's NEC in April witnessed an array of new technology. Transport Engineer was there to witness the Show's triumphant return |
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Legal interpretation or regulatory requirement? |
07/04/2011
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| Legal matters are rarely simple. We all understand why: on the one hand, the devil is in the detail, so precision is key; but, on the other, a primary object is to limit interpretation, as far as possible, to that intended. In short, lawmakers tread a troublesome tightrope, and those governed by
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Time machines |
07/04/2011
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| Monitoring and controlling drivers' hours and tachograph information can be a confusing and time-consuming task. Andrew Woolfall clarifies the legal requirements and pitfalls |
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Speedy speeds productivity with rear-steer DAF |
07/04/2011
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| A new DAF drawbar outfit that can carry several pieces of plant or site cabins is helping improve productivity at plant hire firm Speedy – thanks to its ability to get in and out of tight spots. |
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Your shout |
07/04/2011
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| The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) has recently raised the issue of thorough examinations and load tests for lorry-mounted cranes. |
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CV Show 2011 |
04/03/2011
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| Looking to upgrade your workshop or vehicle fleet or invest in technology that will help improve efficiency and cut costs and downtime? The CV Show 2011 – held over 12, 13 and 14 April, and featuring more than 300 exhibiting companies – provides a fantastic opportunity to help products and services
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Time, gentlemen, please |
08/02/2011
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| Staying within the law on driver's hours is fundamental to keeping both drivers' and operators' licences. John Kendall looks into the detail |
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Supporting act |
08/02/2011
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| Making a profit in the road haulage business has never been easy. Dan Gilkes investigates how a truck's axle choice could make a difference |
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Coupling maintenance |
11/11/2010
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| A fifth wheel coupling is arguably one of the most important components on a truck – yet is probably the least well maintained. But, as Dan Gilkes finds out, this is changing |
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On your guard |
09/07/2010
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| They may seem simple in their operation, but tail-lifts hold many hidden dangers that could cause operators a lot more problems than just a spilt load. John Challen looks at the latest developments |
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