With an output of 45,300 semi-trailers and rigid bodies in 2013/14, Schmitz Cargobull is one of the big players. Steve Banner looks at its changing trailer technologies
Trailers
Technicians, today more than ever, need a good understanding of vehicle technology, not just of how to use the diagnostics equipment. Steve Banner reports
Irtec
Keeping buses and coaches roadworthy and costs under control is about attention to detail, all the way from driver walk-around checks to service inspection frequencies. Steve Banner reports
Road Legal
Inadvertent overloading is a perennial worry. Steve Banner talks to equipment manufacturers and specialists about solutions, costs, technologies and actions
Road Safety
Tail-lift manufacturers are working hard to cut the weight of their products and so reduce their impact on carrying capacity – particularly with Euro 6 vehicles. Steve Banner reports
Tail Lifts
Choosing the best vans for your operation is about taking a structured approach that considers the detailed duty and total cost of ownership, says Steve Banner
The New Bus for London (NBfL) hybrid double-decker bus is one of those marmite developments – you either love it or hate it. Steve Banner examines the issues
Bus & Coach
The New Bus for London (NBfL) hybrid double-decker bus is one of those marmite developments – you either love it or hate it. Steve Banner examines the issues
Aerodynamics
Texaco's Truck Research Report reveals subtle changes in transport managers' preferences where tyres meet fuel efficiency. Steve Banner reports
Tyres & Retreads
Maintenance and inspection of vans and LCVs under 3.5 tonnes are coming under increasing scrutiny, in spite of manufacturers' claims over service intervals. Steve Banner reviews the issues
Maintenance
Powered by the outgoing Green Bus Fund, no sector comes close to the sheer diversity of drivetrains put into service on modern buses. Steve Banner examines the pros and cons
Electric Vehicles
Electric vans remain a hard sell, but VW has invested in concept vehicles that are ready to roll when the economics work. Steve Banner reports
Electric Vehicles