Trailer manufacturers continue to adopt aerodynamic revisions to reduce drag and fuel costs, but what about the cab? Dave Young looks at impending advances in tractor units
Bodywork
Drivers at Bartrums Transport are being given driver training on a converted Actros tractor unit from Mercedes-Benz.
Driver CPC
Bus and coach operator TGM Group (formerly Tellings Golden Miller) has selected Eminox's CRT (continuously regenerating trap) technology to upgrade 71 vehicles for the London LEZ (Low Emission Zone).
Emissions Control
The first of two new Volvo FH 460 6x2 rigids has entered service with Devon-based haulier M R Horn Transport, which is using the truck with a tri-axle drawbar trailer at 44-tonnes gtw.
Trailers
West country operator HN Sillifant has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 8x4 tipper designed for dual-purpose haulage.
Tippers
Canute Group has added 12 DAF XF105 tractor units to its 600 commercial vehicle fleet in order to evaluate the whole life cost of running the trucks.
Tractor Units
Can vehicle fleet managers and the transport industry learn from our cousins on the other side of the pond, when it comes to operations and management?
Fleet Operating Costs
ZF is a worldwide supplier for Driveline and Chassis Technology and posted a turnover of 12.5 billion euro in 2008. The group employs approximately 60,000 people across the globe at 125 production sites and 700 service and trading centres.
At ZF Services UK we are looking for a Product Support Engineer – Commercial Vehicle, (Truck biased)
As more changes for operator licence holders loom at the end of the year, Andrew Woolfall from Backhouse Jones asks, is your business ready?
Road Legal
SALARY up to £57K, DIRECTORS' DISCRETIONARY BONUS SCHEME, RELOCATION PACKAGE & COMPANY PENSION SCHEME
Newport Transport has an exciting vacancy for an Engineering Director to join its existing Executive Team at Newport Transport Limited.
Cricket legend Graham Gooch was bowled over to present The Lord's Taverners minibus to Southview School in Witham, Essex recently.
Bus & Coach
A 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – Ford's first three-cylinder version – has been released, extending its range from 1.0-litre to 3.5-litres, and presenting a sign of things to come.
Engine/Transmission Management