For technicians operating in them, vehicle workshops can be pretty hazardous environments. Peter Shakespeare looks at ways of mitigating the issues
Workshop
New UK rules allow independent workshops access to vehicle parts following Brexit. Peter Shakespeare explains the Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023
On 31 May 2023, DfT legalised the general use of longer semi-trailers in the UK. Their use comes with conditions and, as Peter Shakespeare discovers, route availability can depend on which type of...
Axles
On 31 May 2023, DfT legalised the general use of longer semi-trailers in the UK. Their use comes with conditions and, as Peter Shakespeare discovers, route availability can depend on which type of...
Axles
The automotive industry’s gallop towards ‘doing its bit’ to meet CO2 emissions targets by 2030 has seen the launch of a unique rapid charging system for battery-electric heavy commercials. Peter...
Electric Vehicles
In August 2022, Skanska’s ban of lorry loaders fitted with hydraulic swing-up stabiliser legs caused a mini construction industry tsunami. Peter Shakespeare drills down into what happened and how the...
Loaders
Military logistics vehicles, the ‘Tonka Toys’ of the truck world, vary enormously. Peter Shakespeare reports on the US Army’s aim to take a single marque off-the-shelf approach to design and...
Military Vehicles
On 15 April, the Department for Transport announced that all new smart motorway projects would be scrapped, due to financial pressures and drivers' lack of confidence. DfT said: "Initial estimations...
Road Safety
When referring to the title ‘master technician’ it is easy to get bogged down in semantics. Peter Shakespeare brings some clarity to the discussion
Irtec
The Monteblanco race circuit saw Continental Tyres raise its head above the post-pandemic parapet in September 2022 with an array of new products. Peter Shakespeare reports from Seville
Tyres & Retreads
Companies that supply the building and construction industry are the UK’s biggest operators of lorry loader cranes. The also face the hardest challenges operating them safely. Peter Shakespeare...
Cranes
“Boing!” said Zebedee. “Ouch!” said Florence. Peter Shakespeare looks at the safety concerns surrounding spring-return roller sheeting systems
Truck Efficiency