Well, the most unpredictable election in recent history proved to be just that: unpredictable. But, now that the dust has settled around a Conservative party that must have been just as surprised as...
Driver / People Management
As we go to press and 7 May draws tantalisingly close, the 2015 election bandwagon is reaching fever pitch, dominating the news 24/7. But, like it or hate it, the outcome of this election matters –...
Continuing Professional Development
As this year’s CV Show gets underway at the NEC, Birmingham (14—16 April 2015), Brian Tinham and John Challen pick out more of the highlights on display at the UK’s greatest transport event of the...
Tail Lifts
With spring finally upon us, and the green shoots of Britain’s recovery plain for most to see, the NEC, Birmingham, is ready to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show (14–16 April), the UK’s greatest...
Road Legal
There are times when the power of the people is greater than that of the legislature and its executive. Just occasionally, even the dominance of Europe in matters regulatory is usurped and the market...
Road Legal
As Brent crude dips below $50 per barrel and the price of diesel at the pumps plummets in response, transport operators large and small are rubbing their hands in glee. There are few developments...
Fuel Pricing
IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) has confirmed that it will be changing the title of Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), along with Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA), to IMI...
Continuing Professional Development
ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) and FuelsEurope (representing the EU fuel refining and marketing industry) are concerned that France is unilaterally increasing FAME (fatty...
Alternative Fuels
OE (original equipment) components manufacturer Schaeffler has produced the 100 millionth LuK dual mass flywheel (DMF) at its clutch plant in Bühl, Germany, 30 years after the technology was...
Clutches/Transmissions
Fleet Service has developed what it believes is the first vehicle conversion that complies with the latest EC guidelines for the 'Good distribution practice of medicinal products for human use'...
Panel Vans
Regularly maintaining DPFs (diesel particulate filters) on taxis could not only see an end to the taxi strikes of last year, but also help diesel taxi operators to better meet emissions targets.
Emissions Control
Whatever happened to winding down for Christmas? For much of transport, which, like retail, has its busiest time during the season, the question rarely arises. But for the vast majority of industry,...
Driver / People Management