As 2012 drew to a close, the Centre for Economics and Business Research, along with traffic information firm Inrix, published a survey that put shocking scale on the cost of congestion to the UK.
Fleet Operating Costs
Refrigerated vehicle systems continue to see improvements, aimed at reducing costs, emissions and noise. Steve Banner looks at some of the developments to fridge units and the reefers they adorn
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Few would disagree that the past 12 months have provided another challenging year for transport operators. However, many suggest more tough times lie ahead. John Challen brings you TE's must-read guide to 2012's operating costs, and offers an insight into what to expect in 2013
Fleet Operating CostsHampshire Plant and Access (HPA) has bought its first Renault trucks, through Renault Trucks distributor Sparks Commercial Services.
Flatbed
Transport operator and Pall-Ex member John Bywater Transport is achieving welcome fuel savings and now expects more, following in-house comparative fuel trials involving tractor units from five truck manufacturers.
Tractor UnitsHeinz-Jürgen Löw has left his position of president of Renault Trucks, deciding to continue his career with an unnamed company in Germany. While waiting for him to be replaced, Bernard Modat, the current worldwide brand director at Renault Trucks, will act as interim president.
People
Continental's new DTCO SmartLink and VDO Driver app now allow commercial vehicle drivers to use their smartphones to access digital tachograph data via Bluetooth.
Tracking
Freshlinc's first four extended length 14.6m refrigerated semitrailers have been fitted with Vector 1850 multi-temperature technology from Carrier Transicold.
Refrigeration
Millbrook Proving Ground has become the first site in the UK to offer a commercial facility for surface noise testing that conforms with the recently introduced ISO specification.
Noise Reduction
ALK Technologies has launched an updated European version of CoPilot Truck, the satellite navigation app for HGVs, trucks and vans.
Routing
Ford has announced that all diesel engines powering its new Fiesta van will boast sub-100g/km CO2 emissions and enable the new vehicles to return more than 75mpg.
Car Derived Vans
Street cleaning hire firm UBU Environmental has extended its Ctrack tracking system to cover an additional 40 specialist vehicles.
Telematics