How can tail lifts help to ensure that transport and passenger vehicles comply with health and safety legislation as well as making loading and unloading easier? John Kendall finds out
Tail Lifts
Modern workshop management systems can transform not only efficiency but also the quality and productivity of technicians. John Challen looks at technologies and practices that make a difference
Workshop Management Systems
As biofuels become increasingly popular for commercial vehicles, concerns over storage are growing. John Challen looks for a tried and tested formula that guarantees quality
Alternative Fuels
With the applause for the winners of the 2011 inaugural IRTE Skills Challenge still ringing in the ears of the great and the good called to witness the awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament earlier this summer, it's timely to think about training, education – and bringing new blood into our industry.
Apprenticeships
Braking systems are seeing a greater rate of change than at virtually any time in the history of their development. Brian Tinham looks behind the scenes
Braking Systems
The latest Actros truck, from Mercedes-Benz, has been built with reliability, economy and driver comfort in mind. John Challen reports from the truck's official launch
Heavy Goods Vehicles
One of the UK's largest energy producers has switched to a fleet of 400 environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.
Green Vehicles
One of the largest UK-based international transport operators, Currie European, has taken delivery of 35 new DAF XF105s.
Tractor Units
Buckinghamshire's newest specialist haulage company has wasted no time in going large, with work at the Download Donington Park and Glastonbury festivals, as well as a movie set, since establishing itself in June 2011.
Flatbed
Forestry contractor and tree surgeon Ben Nicholson, who has now been running his Unimog for three months, says the new truck started off well and is still growing on him.
Off Roaders
With the benefit of hindsight, was the level of resistance to VOSA's ATFs (Authorised Testing Facilities), prior to their implementation, warranted? Or did the furore highlight an entirely understandable general fear of change?
VOSA Testing
The campaign to move European Truck Race teams onto forged aluminium wheels has gained momentum after leading outfit Team Allgäuer changed its set-up at the recent Nurburgring meeting.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims