Transdek is recommending the introduction of a new loading bay height at distribution centres handling high volumes of deliveries, with fixed double deck trailers.
Trailers
Volvo Trucks says it will deliver a total of 100 FE diesel-electric hybrid trucks to 13 European countries by 2013 – and the first has already gone to Spar Austria.
Rigids
Thompsons has just delivered its 1,000th body to truck rental firm LC Vehicle Hire in less than a decade.
Tippers
Improvements to van suspensions, powertrains, tyres etc are being led by technology often from other sectors of industry. Keith Read reports on current engineering advances for LCVs
Tyres & Retreads
Changes to the Testing Directive will come into force at the beginning of 2012, affecting the testing of brakes, steering, suspension and a range of other vehicle and trailer components. John Challen gets the lowdown from VOSA's Andy Cattell
VOSA Prohibitions
Diagnostics equipment has a critical part to play in fault-finding with today's trucks, vans, buses and coaches. However, we're not looking at a magic wand, says Brian Tinham
Maintenance
Volvo's range of future fuels is looking realistic, but which, if any, will work for your transport operations. Dave Young finds out
Alternative Fuels
Seven years after setting up his own business, tree surgeon Chris Gill has invested in a Fuso Canter, the vehicle he had used when first employed in the industry by another company.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Loughborough University is lowering its road vehicle emissions and saving money, after investing in two new electric trucks for its maintenance team.
Electric Vehicles
From 2012, UK coach operators will have the opportunity to purchase Plaxton's top-selling Panther body on the popular Scania K360 underframe.
Bus & Coach
Mercedes-Benz dealer Ciceley Commercials has completed the latest in a series of improvements and extensions to its workshops, spending £100,000 on a second VOSA ATF (Authorised Test Facility) for trucks at its depot in Bolton.
VOSA Testing
Valx has confirmed it has made good progress in expanding its reach in the first year of operation, having already delivered nine-tonne trailer axles for semi-trailers from stock throughout Europe.
Axles