As the CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety) standard spreads its net nationwide, tipper builders and operators are having to rethink some of the basics. Brian Tinham reports
Truck Efficiency
With the headline event for 2015 now over, Brian Tinham looks back at some of the innovations that didn’t get the pre-show treatment, yet are likely to deliver future performance improvements
Couplings
Ever wondered about the scale of transport engineering required to support a high-profile Formula 1 team in and out of the season? Brian Tinham goes behind the scenes at McLaren Racing
Telematics
Returnloads.net says there has been a 53% increase in the number of loads posted on its online site in Q1 2015, compared to the same period last year.
Fleet Management Systems
Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and bodybuilder Thompsons have revealed their show trucks for the Tip-Ex event (28—30 May 2015, Harrogate International Centre).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Organisers of the European Bus Forum Conference & Expo (2 July 2015, University of Manchester) have announced that Transport Engineer readers can receive a 20% discount on the price of a standard...
Bus & Coach
MAN has approved Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30 high-performance diesel engine oil as the first fill for its Euro 6 trucks – the German giant’s first exclusive endorsement.
Lubricants & Systems
HE Payne (Transport) has taken delivery of two Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) tractor units – the first Iveco trucks on its fleet – following a successful demonstration against competitors’ tractors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Jack Richards & Son is taking 130 Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG Space Cab tractors – 94 fleet replacements and 36 additions – in one of the largest single orders the Fakenham- and Northwich-based independent...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
North American Coach USA and Megabus.com have announced a multi-million dollar investment in the GreenRoad eco-driving system to help reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while also improving...
Driver / People Management
After a decade away from the road freight transport’s greatest UK event, Pirelli says its return to the CV Show, with new flagship truck and van tyres, went very well.
Tyres & RetreadsThe front suspension road spring eye mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. During operation it is possible that the spring eye mounting bolts could work loose and...
Recalls