Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP has given a clear show of support for Scotland's logistics, and praised progress in reducing carbon emissions.
Emissions Control
VOSA (the Vehicle and Operators Services Agency), IRTE (the Institute of Road Transport Engineers) and Findlay Media are together publishing a guide to ATFs (Authorised Testing Facilities) as a supplement to Transport Engineer.
VOSA Testing
Anglian Home Improvements is keeping its house in order by replacing all 650 of its vans with fuel-efficient, Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Solus Coaches has taken delivery of two Volvo B9R coaches with Plaxton Panther bodies.
Bus & Coach
Stoke-based bus and coach operator Bakers Coaches has launched its first hybrid bus service, ahead of its 75th anniversary this month (November 2011).
Bus & Coach
The Volkswagen Group has taken a further decisive step towards an integrated commercial vehicles group, consisting of MAN, Scania and Volkswagen.
Dealerships
Diagnostics specialist Texa has unveiled new interfaces and hardware for its truck, van, bus, coach, and construction and agricultural vehicle troubleshooting kit, designed for independent workshops.
Diagnostic Equipment
Engineering breakthroughs in the municipal vehicle market are promising improved levels of fuel consumption and efficiency. Dan Gilkes rounds up on some of the latest developments
Municipal Vehicles
The evolution of dual clutch technology, coupled with increasing popularity of automated manual transmissions, is leading to more choice for operators. John Challen looks at latest developments
Gearboxes
Following on the launch of Mercedes' new Actros Euro 6 heavy truck, Ian Norwell reports from the first drive experience – and says automation and control could help canny operators cut costs
Engine/Transmission Management
One might be forgiven for wondering quite how a Masters in accountancy and a career, until 2005, as accountant and then finance manager – for, among others, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, GlaxoSmithKline and Centrica (which owns British Gas) – qualifies someone for the top government job in transport.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
As the UK prepares itself for adverse weather, John Challen finds out the best ways for operators to prepare vehicle fleets and get the best chance of maintaining business as usual
Tyres & Retreads