Low height tractor units may be a niche market, but they most definitely have their place for those operators who need to extract the maximum possible volume out of vehicles going to mainland Europe,...
Suspensions
Once upon a time, jackknifing was seen as a major issue. Nowadays it’s unusual enough that, when it is reported, our ears prick up with surprise. Anti-lock braking took care of the majority of cases,...
Road Safety
Lucy Radley gets behind the wheel of a right-hand drive New Truck Generation MAN tractor
Tractor Units
The brake testing of trailers on a rolling road comes with its own procedures and pitfalls, some of which could easily catch the unwary operator out. Lucy Radley looks at the best way to prepare and...
Brakes & Braking Systems
How to prevent diesel spills, and be prepared for them to happen. Lucy Radley speaks to government agencies and suppliers
Fuel Systems
For the first time in 20 years, MAN has launched a completely new generation of its TG series trucks, the flagship of which is its TGX tractor.
Tractor Units
Driver contributor Lucy Radley tests Mercedes-Benz’s Active Drive Assist, part of its driver safety package, which is claimed to offer a 3-5% fuel saving.
Road Safety
Rear steer on rigid trucks has been around for a few years now, and has been widely adopted by those parts of the industry where tight access is a daily obstacle. Options are far more limited for...
Trailers
While fully autonomous trucks are still a long way off, some of the components which will be needed for them to practically work are already in existence, including fully automated couplings. Lucy...
Couplings
For operators looking to buy their first skeletal trailer, the choice can seem a little bewildering. As well as deciding on which of the many manufacturers to go for, there is a seemingly huge range...
Trailers
Augmented reality (AR) is gathering more and more momentum, particularly within vehicle workshops and factories, as a means of adding a layer of computer-generated material to the real-world view of...
Maintenance
The biggest improvement of MAN’s new D15 over its predecessor is a reduction in weight: the D15 saves 230kg over the D20 while still offering similar power and torque. At the same time, all of this...
Engine/Transmission Management