Salisbury-based specialist JA Mackenzie has cornered much of the market for fine art haulage. Ian Norwell talks to its founder about how he specifies, equips and runs his chosen vehicles
Rigids
Braking and stability systems have been influenced as much by legislation as engineering innovation, but the new technology comes in several different strengths. Ian Norwell explains
Braking Systems
The vanilla fleet tractor is a country mile from chassis required by the recovery sector. Indeed, to get the right result for the operators, it takes more than two to tango, says Ian Norwell
Speed Limiters
Having examined not-so-humble fleet tractors last year, Ian Norwell turns his attention to the staple of the construction industry, eight-wheelers – and finds even more evolution
Gearboxes
Chassis costs and refuelling infrastructure issues continue to dog alternative fuels, but the technologies are forging ahead and legislators must be watching. Ian Norwell reports from Scania’s...
Alternative Fuels
The IRTE conference afternoon technology stream served up a compelling mix of telematics, tachograph and aerodynamic information, followed by an update on advanced engines. Ian Norwell sat in.
Driver / People Management
Attention to detail is a quality that all good fleet engineers nurture, but Mclaren Honda Formula One takes it to stratospheric levels – as transport manager Martin Boyes explained. Ian Norwell...
Driver CPC
The travails of Euro 6 may appear passed, but clean-up legislation never stops. Cummins’ Peter Williams and Ricardo’s Andrew Banks drew delegates attention to what’s next. Ian Norwell reports
Fleet Operating Costs
While a temperate maritime climate doesn’t encourage too much spending on winter preparation, a severe cold event could be in prospect. Ian Norwell examines what fleet managers should do to insulate...
Personal Protective Equipment
Tyres are ultimately the only grip fleet managers’ trucks have on the road, but why do so many throw them away before they should? Ian Norwell goes to Paris to find out what can be done
Tyres & Retreads
Continuing to push the boundaries, Mercedes-Benz has revealed substantial revisions to one of its mainstream engines, the OM471. Ian Norwell reports from Slovenia
Alternative Fuels
The standard execution of fleet tractors continues to improve. Ian Norwell buckles up in an R450 Scania to see what those sought-after C+E drivers can expect in 2015-16
Driver / People Management