As the due date for Euro 6 emissions legislation looms inexorably larger, and engine and truck makers unveil more solutions, the writing is on the wall. Although not forcing greater fuel consumption, as feared just a few short months ago, there will be a cost hike for Euro 6 trucks, probably in the £8,000 to £12,000 region. So prudent fleet managers may well decide to accelerate truck purchases and cash in on cheaper Euro 5 variants.
Alternative Fuels
Sharn Samra has been appointed Head of Truck and Bus Marketing for Michelin Tyre, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland.
People
Refrigerated vehicle systems continue to see improvements claimed to reduce fuel use, increase uptime, and improve chill-down and temperature stability. But there's more to this than meets they eye, says Brian Tinham
Light Commercial Vehicles
Construction trucks are offering more ways of getting their traction down efficiently these days. Ian Norwell reports from a Barcelona quarry on Renault Trucks' drive options
Engine/Transmission Management
In search of the latest developments from truck manufacturers, Steve Banner headed to Amsterdam for the city's revived commercial vehicle show
Alternative Fuels
Fleet managers need their vehicles serviced in the shortest possible time, at lowest cost, and with the highest levels of compliance and professionalism. Steve Banner looks at some technologies that may help tick some boxes
Lifting Equipment
Electronic systems on commercial vehicles may be increasing in complexity but, instead of diagnostics doing all the work, John Challen explains why technicians should also be thinking for themselves
Diagnostic Equipment
The adoption of new technology and engineering has had a profound effect on trailers, and their maintenance. John Challen talks to trailer manufacturers, as well as those servicing them, about what the future holds
Trailers
MOT failure rates are continuing to fall amid pressure to reduce vehicle downtime, and servicing and maintenance costs, while also bearing down on OCRS scores. Keith Read discovers how fleet managers are making the difference
Operator Compliance Risk Score
For the first time ever, a Volvo truck has led a platoon – a convoy in which vehicles automatically follow a lead truck – on a public motorway among other road users.
Tracking
The qualifying phase for this year's Young European Truck Driver competition is now complete and has found the 10 young drivers who will compete for the chance to represent the UK at the 2012 Young European Truck Driver Final.
Driver CPC
A Gloucester mobile auto electrician is offering fleet managers, taxi firms, bus and coach firms, and hauliers "guaranteed substantial savings" on their fuel costs.
Engines & Engine Parts