Van and LCV manufacturers have shown their hands with new hybrid and electric models, but Steve Banner confirms that there is plenty of life left in the internal combustion engine, and that there are other issues to consider
Light Commercial Vehicles
Municipal vehicles may appear to be mostly standard stuff, but they're anything but. And that's not just due to cost-cutting and efficiency, but also the recycling agenda. Brian Tinham reports
Flatbed
The goals of a fleet engineer may differ in detail from those of their counterparts in logistics but, ultimately, everyone should be striving to meet the same ends.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentLongton, Stoke on Trent-based new truck company Longton Avia has appointed Bob Godwin as sales manager. Godwin has considerable experience in the industry, selling commercial vehicles ranging from the MAN to VW and ERF trucks, as well as working with Enza Mercedes on national fleet sales with operators including Northgate Motor Holdings, TNT Logistics and Excel.
People
Technicians today are faced with very sophisticated vehicle electronics. John Challen and Richard McLaughlin explain the networks that connect multiple ECUs to manage everything from engine performance to braking and stability – and the role of diagnostics
Diagnostic Equipment
Developments around loading bay operations are set to improve safety way beyond the bay itself and out onto the vehicles. John Challen reports
Lifting Equipment
More than 1,000 DAF Truck technicians have now received their irtec licences.
Continuing Professional Development
The Road Haulage Association has launched a new member service offering legal advice, assistance and representation.
Corporate Liability
More than 450 new MAN TGX 440 tractor units will take to the road with Bibby Distribution over the next 18 months.
Tractor Units
Knights of Old has taken delivery of 13 Iveco trucks and vans – the first vehicles from the Italian manufacturer to enter service at this transport and logistics specialist.
Rigids
Bulk haulage company Selby's Garage has taken delivery of an 8x4 Renault Lander 430.32 tipper.
TippersTruck and van dealer S&B Commercials, which represents Mercedes-Benz in Hertfordshire, Essex, and London, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Dealerships