News

TRaC offers services for electric vehicle charging design

Independent automotive test outfit TRaC says it is ready to help electric vehicle charging system manufacturers with design and standardisation.

Electric Vehicles
News

Colas moves up to Ecodaily 7-tonners for payload and green credentials

Colas has stepped up to Iveco Ecodaily 7-tonner, from its earlier 6.5-tonne Daily LCVs – pointing to the extra payload from the same footprint.

Light Commercial Vehicles
Product Launches

Bessie set to save truckers time and cost

Illston and Robson has released a quick-change air line system, which it's calling the Bessie.

Couplings
Features

Carnegie Fuels take first DAF for tanker fleet

It was not the easiest of starts for a new DAF LF55 that recently joined Carnegie Fuels' fleet – facing the worst early winter conditions that Scotland had experienced for years.

Tankers
Features

Hydrogen generator to cut emissions for Grundon Waste trucks

An on-board hydrogen generator, launched by h2gogo for retrofitting to petrol or diesel engined transit vans, trucks and buses, is being trialled by Grundon Waste Management.

Engine/Transmission Management
Features

Supporting act

Making a profit in the road haulage business has never been easy. Dan Gilkes investigates how a truck's axle choice could make a difference

Axles
Features

Training in transition

Under the joint stewardship of IRTE and IMI, the development of the irtec licensing scheme is gathering pace. John Challen talks to high profile industry partners

Apprenticeships
Features

Crash converters

It's never good news when a truck, van or bus is involved in a road accident. Keith Read takes a look at what's involved in the path to recovery, and establishes what operators should expect

Repair & Maintenance
Features

Your shout

The heavy snowfall at the end of last year may be a distant memory, but for many, there are constant reminders every time they venture out onto a public highway.

Wheel Alignment
Features

Today’s imperative must be technician training

irtec certification is going places, and mechanics and transport managers alike need to be aware of the changes. It started late last year, with news that the commercial vehicle technician licencing scheme, now under joint stewardship with IRTE and IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry), is getting a facelift, with a revitalised and expanded testing regime.

Irtec
Features

Heavy handed

When it comes to abnormal loads, truck engineering and logistics move up to a different level. Brian Tinham talks to the specialists

Heavy Goods Vehicles
Features

Time, gentlemen, please

Staying within the law on driver's hours is fundamental to keeping both drivers' and operators' licences. John Kendall looks into the detail

Driver CPC