Features

Lafarge seeks carbon savings with dual fuel LPG trucks

Lafarge says it is looking to cut its carbon footprint, with the introduction of new LPG dual fuel systems to its tipper truck fleet.

Alternative Fuels
Features

Roll reversal

Development work to try and prevent rollover continues at various research houses around the world. But, Dave Young asks, are we much closer to solutions?

Road Safety
Features

Best in show

The CV Show 2011 at Birmingham's NEC in April witnessed an array of new technology. Transport Engineer was there to witness the Show's triumphant return

Maintenance
Features

The Eagle has landed

Last year's preview of Iveco's Glider concept truck sparked considerable interest. Brian Tinham finds out what's behind the massive efficiency claims

Bodywork
Features

Emission critical

The introduction of Euro 6 will demand fewer emissions of commercial vehicles. John Kendall investigates technologies that could help engine and vehicle manufacturers, as well as operators, to achieve targets

Alternative Fuels
Features

Results driven

As MOT failure rates continue to fall in the HGV market, why are the figures for LCVs staying stubbornly stable, and what should operators be doing about it? John Challen investigates

Road Legal
Features

Trailer blazers

As the DfT unveils its public consultation on increasing the maximum combination length by 2.05 metres, Brian Tinham examines the likely impact – and those of other developments

Longer Heavier Vehicles
News

Acodent Dental rooting for APC Overnight

Delivery times of products from Acodent Dental Laboratory to the nation's dentists are being speeded up, thanks to next day deliveries from APC Overnight.

Fleet Management Systems
News

Ipswich haulier confirms Krone Euroliner investment

Ipswich steel haulier European Warehousing & Transport has called upon HB Commercial to add six Krone Euroliner tri-axial semi-trailers to its fleet.

Semi-Trailers
News

Scrappage programme launched by Stertil Koni

Mobile column lifts specialist Stertil Koni has introduced a 'no quibble' commercial vehicle lift scrappage scheme.

Lifting Equipment
News

Wabco supplies MAN with new air disc brakes

Wabco has announced details of the first supplier deal for its NG22MAX air disc brakes, with MAN's European trucks.

Brakes & Braking Systems
News

More of the same for Selwyns’ coaches

North-west coach operator Selwyns Travel has taken delivery of a repeat order of Plaxton's flagship Elite vehicle.

Bus & Coach