There’s no need to consult the tea leaves to see what lies ahead when the tomorrow’s tractor may already be alive and kicking over the pond. Brian Weatherley looks at the all-American,...
Fleet Operating Costs
As Volvo continues to refine its construction and severe-duty trucks, Brian Weatherley travels to Gothenburg to try its latest developments
Truck Efficiency
Before the end of the year, Renault Trucks UK will unveil its long-awaited RHD D Cab 2m 7.5-tonner, developed with Nissan Motor in Spain. Brian Weatherley examines what’s on offer
Light Commercial Vehicles
FORS, CLOCS, SLS and LEZ: Brian Weatherley spells-out London’s safety and emissions acronyms, and examines their future in transport tenders
Green Vehicles
As pressure builds to mitigate front-nearside blind spot on most heavy truck cabs, Brian Weatherley examines lower door glass panel conversions increasingly offered by the truck makers and dealers
Driver / People Management
Four years ago Marshalls embarked on a major fleet replacement programme with the emphasis on workplace safety. Brian Weatherley examines its achievements – and productivity gains along the way
Health & Safety Legislation
Scania’s impressive new Maidstone dealership offers a template for truck and bus sales and service excellence in 2016 and beyond. Brian Weatherley reports
Workshop Management Systems
With many irtec licensed technicians approaching the end of their five-year accreditation tenure, Brian Weatherley considers the IRTE scheme’s successes and its plans for the future
Continuing Professional Development
As vulnerable road users and local residents rise up the agenda for operators in urban centres, truck specifications need to evolve. Brian Weatherley reports on two novel adaptations
Road Safety
In his IRTE Conference keynote Professor David Cebon, of Cambridge University, presented a personal and thought provoking perspective on the future for heavy vehicles. Brian Weatherley reports
Driver CPC
Cummins’ latest stop-start system, based on its Euro 6 ISB engines, will save fuel and reduce emissions. Brian Weatherley believes bus and truck operators should sit up and take notice
Engine/Transmission Management
Transport for London’s video message, delivered to the IRTE conference by surface transport managing director Leon Daniels,offered carrots and sticks. Brian Weatherley reports
Road Safety