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The new name of the game is accreditation
(08/05/2012)
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IRTE, the professional road transport engineering institution, appears to be going from strength to strength. At last month's revitalised CV Show, in Birmingham, headline news was not only that its transport technicians' licensing scheme irtec is ...
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Spoilt for choice
(05/04/2012)
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Increasing reliance on diagnostics in commercial vehicle workshops is driving the growth of tools designed to handle multiple brands, all the way from car-derived vans to HGVs and PSVs. Steve Banner examines improvements Operators in search of workshop ...
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The best of Birmingham
(05/04/2012)
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Transport Engineer picks some of the highlights to be seen at the CV Show 2012, coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 24, 25 and 26 April The future could be brighter
At the CV Show, off-highway vehicle component supplier Britax plans to demonstrate a range ...
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Make the most of the reborn CV Show
(05/04/2012)
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It's showtime! The Commercial Vehicle Show is well and truly back in business this month at the NEC (24–26 April), with three complete halls now maxed out, and further displays of vehicles and equipment outside. For the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport ...
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Transport technology is about life-long learning
(06/03/2012)
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While there's no denying it's excellent news that Ford has granted 12 UK universities 100 engineering student scholarships, worth a grand total of £1 million this year, it can only be a favoured few knocking back the well earned champagne. Ford is, of ...
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Bridgestone offers coach technicians Driver CPC training
(22/02/2012)
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Bridgestone has become the first tyre manufacturer to develop a training course specifically to help workshop technicians complete 35 hours of Driver CPC training. The new two-day technician course, entitled 'Bridgestone Roadside', takes technicians ...
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UK technician picks up runner’s up prize at DAF awards
(21/02/2012)
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The DAF European Technician of the Year 2012 Award has been won by Rinze Louwsma of Cosmo Bolsward, in the Netherlands. The single runner-up, beaten into second place only narrowly, was Tom Yelland from UK dealer Wessex DAF, headquartered in Newton ...
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Fare assessment
(06/02/2012)
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Given that the transportation of passengers carries with it greater risks than the movement of goods, maintenance takes on even greater safety-related significance. John Challen investigates the latest developments in bus and coach inspection and testing ...
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Scania engineering apprentice numbers continue to rise
(18/01/2012)
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The number of youngsters aspiring to become Scania commercial vehicle technicians continues to increase, with more than 50 embarking on Scania Apprenticeship programmes between September 2011 and January 2012. This latest intake comprises 39 apprentice ...
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Tracking technology or back to basics?
(07/12/2011)
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With all the talk of new technologies, aimed at improving everything from engine emissions to fuel consumption, from driver safety to efficiency, and from vehicle aerodynamics to stability, it may come as a surprise to learn that there can be unintended ...
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Dream team
(07/12/2011)
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With awards ceremonies bobbing up on TV every 10 minutes, you could be forgiven for getting just a little cynical. Ian Norwell reports from Scania's 'Top Team' finals in Stockholm, and finds more than a pub singer in a sparkly jacket Scania's 'Top Team' ...
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Hoyer reports service improvements following MAN award scheme
(07/12/2011)
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The petroleum haulage operations of Hoyer Group is reporting steady improvement in safety performance, legal conformity, customer service and operating costs, since establishing its awards programme with MAN's service workshops. The firm cites dropped ...
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Philips introduces LED lighting for technicians
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Philips has launched a range of work lights aimed primarily at workshops, offering what it believes is optimal lighting. The penlight inspection lamp delivers 250 Lux and is shock and, dust resistant, as well as waterproof. It also has a hook for hanging ...
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Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty invests in customer service
(17/11/2011)
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Customers of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Intercounty Truck & Van are benefiting from a series of investments at the company's Wellingborough headquarters. After sales director Martyn Clipston says that visitors to its dealership on the ...
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Hoyer reports service improvements following MAN award scheme
(14/11/2011)
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The petroleum haulage operations of Hoyer Group is reporting steady improvement in safety performance, legal conformity, customer service and operating costs, since establishing its awards programme with MAN's service workshops. The firm cites dropped ...
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DAF reaches irtec landmark for vehicle technicians
(27/10/2011)
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DAF Trucks has reached the milestone of 500 technicians accredited by irtec (the IRTE's technician accreditation programme) since becoming the first truck manufacturer to adopt the scheme throughout its dealer network. The scheme, which was launched in ...
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Philips introduces LED lighting for technicians
(26/10/2011)
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Philips has launched a range of work lights aimed primarily at workshops, offering what it believes is optimal lighting. The penlight inspection lamp delivers 250 Lux and is shock and, dust resistant, as well as waterproof. It also has a hook for hanging ...
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S&B Automotive Academy soars with Bloodhound SSC
(24/10/2011)
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Independent vehicle technician training provider S&B Automotive Academy has officially opened its state-of-the-art automotive technology centre in Bristol. The opening ceremony for the Academy's £1million facility was performed by Richard Noble OBE, ...
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Back to Basics
(06/10/2011)
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Diagnostics equipment has a critical part to play in fault-finding with today's trucks, vans, buses and coaches. However, we're not looking at a magic wand, says Brian Tinham How many technicians, if they were honest, would concede that they joined the ...
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Lessons learned
(06/10/2011)
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Apprenticeships may be increasing in popularity, but many believe more emphasis needs to be placed on skills to get the best out of budding engineers, writes John Challen In recent months, many industry figures have been championing apprenticeships, ...
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A new era of engineering to tackle the tough times
(07/09/2011)
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As world markets teeter on the brink of forcing further bank meltdowns, yet more national bailouts and even potentially another global recession, transport professionals can only watch and wait, with their fingers crossed. Or can they? Indeed, should ...
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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 Talk to any fire service fleet manager and you'll ...
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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 The biennial Coach & Bus Live exhibition will open its doors on 5 October 2011 at the ...
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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 Eighteen months ago, VOSA chief executive Alastair Peoples was putting the ...
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Maintenance makeover
(07/09/2011)
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Changes to meet emissions legislation, as well as operator and driver demands, have seen LCV workshops add a wealth of new mechanical and diagnostic equipment. Keith Read looks at the scale of this transformation When it comes to maintenance, a van is a ...
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