Financial constraints continue to worry transport operators, so sometimes the best approach to commercial vehicle fleet revitalisation may not be buying new. John Challen looks at finance and leasing opportunities
Fleet Operating Costs
Mercedes-Benz is embracing dual clutch technology on its commercial vehicles with the Fuso Duonic, discovers Ian Norwell
Light Commercial Vehicles
The first Renault electric vehicle to go on sale in the UK happens to be a van. Steve Banner gets behind the wheel (and under the skin) of the Kangoo ZE
Electric Vehicles
The petroleum haulage operations of Hoyer Group is reporting steady improvement in safety performance, legal conformity, customer service and operating costs, since establishing its awards programme with MAN's service workshops.
Continuing Professional Development
Fords of Winsford has added an Isuzu Forward N75.190 long wheelbase manual rigid 7.5 tonne car transporter to its fleet, with the truck's well-documented payload advantage sealing the deal.
Drop Side
Cheshire East Council's new fleet of RCVs (refuse collection vehicles) has been fitted with 360° hard disk recording camera systems, reversing radar, LED strobes and front and rear-facing LED light-boards.
Security Equipment
The UK's first right-hand-drive version of MAN's V8-engined TGX 41.680 8x4 tractor unit has gone into service with Leicester Heavy Haulage.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The largest electric-powered truck ever to be put on the road is about to embark on tests, working for Carrefour stores in Lyon, France.
Electric Vehicles
Paneltex has appointed Victor Loriggio to sales manager LCV, covering the east of England, London and the south-east, covering Somers refrigerated van conversions, as well as small box bodies up to 7.5 tonne.
People
The clock is ticking, and there is little time for operators to get their fleets in order ahead of January's new emissions standards for London's LEZ. John Challen explains what the changes mean, and why it may be too late to take action
Social / Corporate Responsibility
The Megalux LED light may have been developed by Labcraft with the refrigerated vehicle market in mind, but the company says it is suitable for all commercial vehicle lighting applications.
Lighting