The cost of developing new engines and meeting their emissions strictures can be ruinous. Having a wide product portfolio to spread that burden is the way to do it. Ian Norwell reports from FPT's HQ in Arbon
Emissions Control
With the third annual IRTE Skills Challenge proving another success, plans are already underway for next year's event, reports John Challen
Continuing Professional Development
Despite the impressive levels of efficiency from today's diesel engines, far too much fuel energy is simply being wasted. Brian Weatherley looks at how it could soon be put back to work
Emissions Control
At first glance, the government's 'Driving success – an industrial strategy for growth and sustainability in the UK automotive sector' appears to have little to offer the commercial vehicle sector. However, there may just be more to this than articulating longer-term support for the all-important British passenger car market.
Alternative Fuels
Trailer technologies have come farther than many realise – and not just in terms of their aerodynamics. Brian Tinham reports
Trailers
As aspects of fleet management get more complex, some get contracted out to specialists: that's certainly the case with the rubber your fleet rolls on. Ian Norwell looks at the choices that need to be made, and the cost of getting it wrong
Tyres & Retreads
With Euro 6 tractor units heavier than their predecessors, the hunt is on for weight reductions to improve payload. John Challen finds out how tail-lift manufacturers are getting in on the act
Tail Lifts
Selecting the right van for the job is not easy, given the sheer range of vehicles available. Steve Banner compares Mercedes' new Sprinter with Iveco's Daily range
As the Society of Operations Engineers – home to BES, IPlantE and IRTE – welcomes its new chief executive, Brian Tinham finds out more about the man and his ambitions for this important professional engineering institution
Tony Pain, 63, DAF's long-term, charismatic marketing director, is to retire from the company later this year. Phil Moon – formerly with Foden and product marketing manager at DAF for the last eight years – has been appointed marketing manager for all DAF's affairs.
People
Offshore distribution business Graylaw Freight Group is reporting 10% fleet efficiency gains, thanks to Isotrak telematics.
TelematicsSpecialist plant hire and transport business, Reynolds & Read, has added its first plant body built by Andover Trailers to its fleet, mounted to a new DAF CF85 6x2 rigid and accommodating a powerful Fassi F295A crane.
Trailers