Inexpensive and ubiquitous, polyester straps are the unsung heroes of load restraint. But how should you look after them and extend their operational life? Chris Tindall reports
Road Safety
Trailblazer apprenticeships for bus, coach and HGV technicians turned three years old in 2019. As the first wave of apprentices now finish their assessments, hopes for the programme’s future remain...
Apprenticeships
Although the DVSA states a preference for roller brake testers during safety inspections, it does allow the use of portable decelerometers. What are their advantages and limitations? Chris Tindall...
Road Legal
Although disc brakes appear to have won the popularity contest in motor vehicles generally, drum brake technology is hanging on in certain CV sectors. Buyers face a trade-off between capital cost and...
Suspensions
Retarders augment the functions of a traditional braking system to lessen the speed of a vehicle, but they also help to cut costs and driver fatigue. Chris Tindall reports
Engine/Transmission Management
Transporting temperature-controlled products is big business and a range of innovations and systems are available to keep goods chilled. By Chris Tindall
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Vans used in a range of industries are increasingly being transformed into mobile workshops with their very own power supplies, reports Chris Tindall
Hand/Power Tools
Safety standards covering loader cranes are due to be updated in 2019, which might affect their use of remote controls. Chris Tindall tunes into the wireless
Driver / People Management
The popularity of gas trucks is increasing along with an extending network for refuelling them, reports Chris Tindall
Alternative Fuels
Solar power, which is at the forefront of sustainable technology, has come to trucks in the form of fuel-saving, roof-mounted panels. But who are they for? Chris Tindall reports
Alternative Fuels
Budget cuts are forcing some authorities to fit gritting equipment to vehicles ostensibly used for other work. Chris Tindall spreads the news
Road Safety
The Health and Safety Executive decided against setting a maximum limit for single pallet tail-lift deliveries. So how heavy is too heavy, and how can pallets weighing over one tonne be managed...
Lifting & Handling