Despite the Vehicle Certification Agency hardening its rigour on tanker inspection, testing and certification, the industry is developing vehicle improvements. Steve Banner repots
ADR Vehicles
For IRTE to continue its current growth trend, the organisation needs to encourage younger members and stay relevant. Steve Banner listened to senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell
Driver / People Management
Transport’s impact on air quality, particularly in city centres, has risen up the political agenda, LowCVP managing director Andy Eastlake told IRTE conference delegates. Steve Banner reports
Alternative Fuels
With the arrival of more sophisticated fully-automatic transmission, there is now an argument to reconsider their adoption. Steve Banner reports from Allison’s European HQ in Hungary
Gearboxes
With the biennial Euro Bus Expo opening its doors next month at the NEC, Birmingham, Steve Banner takes a look at some of the likely highlights
As truck manufacturers seek to dominate R&M, so many are also beefing up their all-makes parts offerings. Steve Banner reviews the rationale and options for workshops and operators
Gearboxes
Selecting workshop equipment, services and training to maximise efficiency, market appeal and compliance need not be as challenging as it seems. Steve Banner explains
Irtec
As the Euro 6 emissions regulations continue their progress into LCVs, Steve Banner examines Fiat Professional’s engineering choices
Car Derived Vans
With MOT pass rates for light commercials still underwhelming, Steve Banner looks at practical inspection and maintenance regimes that could make all the difference
Maintenance
Although largely focused on the automotive sector, this year’s SMMT Summit also debated issues around van and truck technologies. Steve Banner reports
Fleet Operating Costs
As the DVSA’s earned recognition scheme gets underway, workshop systems may rise up operators’ business agendas. And not just for the efficiency improvements they offer. Steve Banner explains
Maintenance
There is little as unlovely as a failed coupling, leading to tractor and trailer parting company. Steve Banner takes advice from the industry
Couplings