To ensure that vehicles are serviced and repaired as quickly and efficiently as possible, workshop managers need to be up to speed on new technologies and systems. John Challen takes a look at some of the latest
Diagnostic Equipment
The heavy commercial vehicle industry has been concentrating on Euro 6 for so long, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was the end of a process. It isn't. Ian Norwell speaks to three senior engineers about where we're heading next
Engine/Transmission Management
Common sense, attention to detail, and robust contracts and vigilant operators are the keys to improving first-time pass rates, says Robin Dickeson
VOSA Testing
The recent IRTE, FTA, IMechE forum on developing truck technicians for the future also revealed challenges for the here and now. Brian Tinham reports
Continuing Professional Development
As we prepare to welcome Peter Walsh next month as the new chief executive of the SOE (Society of Operations Engineers, the umbrella organisation for the IRTE), it's prudent to pause and consider the engineering institution he inherits, and the path it needs to tread.
Fleet Operating Costs
As trade shows go, the BAUMA event in Munich is high on the Richter scale. Ian Norwell talks to Iveco's Alessandro Mortali about Fiat's new construction trucks
Tippers
Electronics continues to play an ever-increasing part in managing vehicle behaviour, particularly in emergency situations. John Challen reports
Vehicle Stability
Lubricants are not all manufactured equal. With today's emissions-busting heavy-duty diesels, they must be crafted to meet tight performance criteria. Brian Tinham reports
Lubricants & Systems
Driver behaviour monitoring systems – or training aids, if you prefer – are proliferating. Steve Banner talks to developers and operators using them to assess their value
Driver / People Management
Commercial vehicle dealer Guest Truck and Van has adopted the 1link Service Network maintenance e-commerce platform.
Workshop Management Systems
Iveco is reintroducing its DriveAway Options programme on Eurocargo trucks, with a range of bodied 7.5-tonne vehicles available to buy off dealer forecourts around the country.
Tippers
Mark Thompson Transport is now running new tractor units and vans all from Mercedes-Benz, not least in bid to maximise fuel efficiency.
Tractor Units