MAN's research vehicle MAN Metropolis – which starts a two-year trial as a refuse collection vehicle at end of this year – has received the eCarTec Award 2012 – the Bavarian State Award for Electric...
Electric Vehicles
Volvo Trucks' new Fuel Advice service – aimed at helping haulage firms reduce fuel costs by up to 5% – involves the appointment of a fuel advisor to help with planning and driver follow-up.
Driver / People Management
London-based fuel and lubricants distributor Linton Fuel Oils says it is now close to fitting Continental tyres across its entire fleet, following a review of its tyre technology.
Tyres & Retreads
Nicholas Denton, the traffic commissioner for London and the South East, has issued a reminder to transport managers about the need to focus on their core duties – and urged operators to give them...
Transport CPC
Internal modifications and eye-catching livery from Ford's one-stop shop have provided the perfect vans for Nottingham brickwork firm, Barnes and West.
Car Derived Vans
Grain merchant Nidera's has invested in five Mercedes-Benz New Actros 2545 trucks with StreamSpace cabs and 450bhp engines, mated to Mercedes PowerShift 3 12-speed automated transmissions.
Tractor Units
A long-term trial undertaken by German bus operator Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft (SVG) has delivered very encouraging results demonstrating the effectiveness of Fleet Manager, MiX Telematics' fleet...
Telematics
An all-electric Paneltex Isuzu 7.5-tonne electric truck will be making its debut in the third RAC Future Car Challenge, on Saturday 3 November, the day before the London to brighton veteran car run.
Electric Vehicles
A digital truck safety system that alerts drivers to cyclists, pedestrians and other obstacles has been developed by North West Trucks DAF, and Woodwards Trucks and Van Centre in association with X...
Road Safety
The IRTE-pioneered licensing scheme irtec has now been extended to include a route for heavy vehicle trailer technicians – the first accreditation of its kind in the trailer industry.
Continuing Professional Development
Volvo Trucks has developed a collision warning and emergency braking system in advance of the European legal requirement for new trucks by November 2015.
Braking Systems
The Commercial Vehicle Forum 2012, which takes place at the IMechE in London on 15 November, aims to review key transport industry issues, including the challenges of new legislation, skills and...
Fleet Operating Costs