Legal matters are rarely simple. We all understand why: on the one hand, the devil is in the detail, so precision is key; but, on the other, a primary object is to limit interpretation, as far as possible, to that intended. In short, lawmakers tread a troublesome tightrope, and those governed by the results sometimes scratch their heads.
Tachometers
Selecting the right tipper for the job might need more consideration than you realise. Brian Tinham explores some of today's increasing sophisticated options and establishes what works best where
Trailers
Arclid Transport has developed a proprietary left-side visibility system that could solve the problem of blind spots on trucks for good
Retrofits
Waitrose says it is seriously cutting carbon emissions since buying five Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT (natural gas technology) gas-powered vans.
Alternative Fuels
A new DAF drawbar outfit that can carry several pieces of plant or site cabins is helping improve productivity at plant hire firm Speedy – thanks to its ability to get in and out of tight spots.
Trailers
Electricity NW reports success with its three Isuzu Truck N75.190 Forward 7.5t chassis cabs, which are delivering emergency power services in the North Lakes and Cumbria.
Rigids
The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) has recently raised the issue of thorough examinations and load tests for lorry-mounted cranes.
Health & Safety LegislationWith effect from 1 September, the president of Volvo Construction Equipment, Olof Persson, will become president and chief executive officer of the Volvo Group. As of 1 May, Persson will become executive vice president and deputy CEO and work with Leif Johansson, before he retires.
People
As more hybrid-powered commercial vehicles enter operational service, John Kendall finds out how technicians are being prepared for some of the different maintenance issues
Green Vehicles
Absent from last years Commercial Vehicle Operator's Show, the truck manufacturers are returning to Birmingham's NEC for the full-fat CV show 2011, with high hopes for the transport industry
Gearboxes
While computers are essential to saving workshops and operators time and money on truck maintenance, they can be fallible. So how far can technicians trust diagnostics? Dan Gilkes finds out
Diagnostic Equipment
Monitoring and controlling drivers' hours and tachograph information can be a confusing and time-consuming task. Andrew Woolfall clarifies the legal requirements and pitfalls
Tachometers