Electronics have opened the door to a raft of safety systems that just a few years ago would have been fanciful. But can fleet managers afford them? Ian Norwell looks at innovations, the law and the cost
Driver Assistance Systems
With a near-full complement of vehicle manufacturers and a range of technologies to help operators and fleet managers, the Commercial Vehicle Show 2013 is a must-attend event. John Challen picks out some highlights
Tyres & Retreads
In these cash-strapped times, local authorities and contractors charged with keeping rate-payers services running are looking for better vehicle value. Steve Banner looks at some of the options
Telematics
Central Demolition has added another Hyva hookloader to its fleet, mounted on a 430bhp Renault Premium Lander 8x4 chassis.
Municipal Vehicles
A Scania gas-powered bus with ADL Enviro 300NG bodywork is due to embark on a series of demonstrations with high-profile UK bus operators any day now.
Alternative Fuels
With the Southampton plant due to build its final UK Ford Transit on Friday 26 July, Robin Dickeson reviews this legendary vehicle's production history
Panel Vans
Very little stands still in transport, and that's particularly true of its foundation technologies. Conservative our industry may be, but the engineering behind power plants, transmissions, braking, stability and safety systems, aerodynamics, tyres etc is evolving faster than ever.
ApprenticeshipsInnovation will be the theme at temperature-controlled semi-trailers and bodywork manufacturer Gray & Adams, when it returns to the CV Show next month (9—11 April).
Longer Heavier Vehicles
IRTE recently presented the London Borough of Redbridge and Pullman Fleet Services with the first IRTE Workshop Accreditation plaques.
Maintenance
Operators using telematics systems report that, used wisely, they can generate significant savings around fuel consumption, maintenance, insurance and more. John Challen looks at latest systems and what they have to offer
Telematics
Latest in an unrelenting programme of heavy-duty range replacements from Mercedes-Benz is its new construction truck, the Arocs. Ian Norwell reports from Munich
Off Roaders
Good drivers may be hard to come by, but the law is clear: if they don't come up to the mark in any way, action has to be taken. Andrew Woolfall explains
Driver / People Management