Truck, bus and coach drivers are often criticised for leaving the engine on when stationary, as this burns fuel (and generates smog) without providing the benefit of transportation. However, idling...
Engine/Transmission Management
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Driver CPC
Although trailblazer apprenticeships only emerged a few years ago, they have been followed by a further technical qualification. What does the transport industry think about the new T Levels, asks...
Apprenticeships
A Czech-built conversion of the MAN 13.5t chassis seats 38. Strap in: it’s a bumpy ride
Suspensions
Low-entry cabs are growing in popularity, in part due to the implementation of Transport for London’s Direct Vision scheme. John Challen examines the pros and cons of the new form of urban transport
Road Safety
With the arrival of six new Isuzu 7.5 tonne N75.190 rigid trucks, York-based company Genta Medical now has gone 100% with Isuzu for its 7.5 tonne distribution vehicles.
Rigids
Savings of £200,000 per year on truck transmission servicing costs are planned to be achieved by waste management firm Biffa as a result of advice provided by Allison Transmission.
Engine/Transmission Management
The Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid now comes with the option of geofencing technology to help improve urban air quality. The geofencing module will be available later in the year to retrofit to...
Telematics
Carrier Transicold is introducing three new transport refrigeration units into the UK and Ireland.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
DVSA has announced plans to offer some fleets a 12-month exemption from MOT testing requirements, in an attempt to manage demand at authorised testing facilities (ATFs) as the country emerges from...
VOSA Testing
Surrey quarry owner and tipper operator J&J Franks has put into service three new tippers fitted with Thompsons’ lightest steel tipper body, the Loadmaster X-Lite. Fully fuelled, each of these new...
Tippers
South-coast-based Lucketts Travel, part of National Express, has been using TruTac compliance control software for over 10 years.
Driver / People Management