FreshLinc has revealed that it has joining the government-backed trial of longer semi-trailers in a bid to cut fuel costs and reduce its carbon emissions.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Fleet managers are being offered free winter checks by Volkswagen Van Centres and authorised repairers across the UK.
Road SafetyApproved Renault Trucks dealer Norfolk Truck & Van has opened a new VOSA authorised testing facility (ATF) at its Enfield site.
VOSA Testing
Tyres may not be the most glamorous of truck or trailer components, but, reporting from the IRTE conference 2012, John Challen finds that a vehicle's boots determine cost efficiency as well as safety
Tyres & Retreads
HM Government's 10 year trial of longer trailers is giving a new urgency to advanced truck and trailer steering and braking systems. John Challen reports from the IRTE Conference on pioneering work by...
Braking Systems
Allison Transmission's recent Fuel Efficiency Forum gave operators the chance to learn how to cut operating costs, using a spread of technologies. John Challen reports
Gearboxes
Given the industry's continuing concern with cutting fuel costs and emissions, John Challen looks to the future, with some of the more useful asides from this year's IAA's show
Green Vehicles
Maintaining, specifying and operating emergency vehicles is no easy task. John Challen finds out what life is currently like for those involved with fire and rescue service fleets
Irtec
VOSA chief executive Alastair Peoples asked delegates at the IRTE conference 2012 to redouble their effots to keep first-time pass rates and vehicle standards improving. John Challen reports
VOSA Prohibitions
Following a VOSA-led investigation, Darley Ford Transport (HGV) and Darley Ford Travel (PSV) have been fined £50,000 for driver's hours offences.
Road Legal
A Volvo FH 6x2 tag-axle rigid, fitted with a Globetrotter XL cab, full leather upholstery, and equipped with air suspension on both the front and rear axles has entered service at Western Tyres.
Rigids
Truck manufacturer Longton Avia is to collaborate with Staffordshire University on the development of its new Urban Tractor, which is aimed at short-haul and city deliveries.
Emergency Service Vehicles