Justine Greening is the new transport secretary of state for transport, following Philip Hammond's appointment as defence secretary.
People
Iveco's Daily range has been revamped, helped by a new engine and gearbox line-up, and quite a lot more, as Steve Banner finds out
Engine/Transmission Management
With the new regime fast approaching for accrediting operators and transport mangers to practice, Brian Tinham establishes key issues and required actions
Driver / People Management
The writing is on the wall for manual transmissions, as automatics take control – but fluid couplings are fighting back. Ian Norwell reports from Allison Transmission's ambitious factory opening in Hungary
Gearboxes
Problems of vehicle instability don't stop at mechanical breakdown, nor even resulting downtime. Andrew Woolfall points to legal ramifications, whether due to poorly maintained trucks or overloading
Braking Systems
Upcoming European regulations for lighting are forcing commercial vehicle manufacturers to look for better illumination solutions. John Challen finds out more about the latest products
Lighting
Following the DfT's (Department for Transport) high volume trailer (HVT) trials announcement, Wincanton and Don-Bur have revealed that a 15.65m-long teardrop pillarless tri-axle is in readiness for VSO (vehicle special orders).
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Plymouth-based South West Boat Transport has taken delivery of a custom-built, hi-spec Iveco Eurocargo 230E25T/P artic.
Tractor Units
Three Volvo 8x4 rear-end-loaders featuring tridem rear axles are proving so successful that west country waste recycling firm Viridor has placed orders for additional vehicles.
Municipal Vehicles
Darlington-based Todds Highway Maintenance has added another four-axle Andover step frame trailer to its fleet, designed to operate within STGO Category 2 regulations.
Trailers
A 510bhp DAF XF105 is the new flagship truck for Stoke-on-Trent haulier Barry Proctor Services, which boasts a 24-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
'Getting in the zone' has become a popular phrase in recent years, but come 3 January 2012, some transport operators may be wishing they had stayed well out of it.
Emissions