Later this year, a single-decker will drive itself and passengers across the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland, in what is said to be a world first
Health & Safety Legislation
Twelve months after the last Transport Engineer operator costs report, the same overriding issues remain. There is still a shortage of skilled drivers, still uncertainty in the economy (and, of course, Brexit) and still a need to be prudent. John Challen assesses the situation
Finance & Leasing
IVECO and Nikola of the USA are aiming to persuade UK and European hauliers to go zero-emission for long-haul work with the launch of a hydrogen fuel cell truck with a claimed range of up to 500 miles, reports Steve Banner
Alternative Fuels
Every January, we publish an overview of the big business issues facing CV operators and provide estimates of running costs for benchmarking. Below is an example of how to use them.
Driver / People Management
A technician from the Thurrock branch of Isuzu dealer MC Truck & Bus has participated in a competition in Japan to find the best Isuzu technical team in the world.
People
New worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedure (WLTP) rules for vans could result in fleets shunning fuel-saving designs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Lincolnshire County Council has purchased four 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz 6x4 Arocs gritters, with the new 6x4 vehicles replacing older eight-wheelers by the same manufacturer.
Chassis
Irish transport and warehousing business Virginia International Logistics has added a new Ekeri trailer to its fleet, citing load security and flexible handling as key reasons for the purchase.
Trailers
West Midlands-based quarry business NRS has taken delivery of two Volvo FMX tippers, one a fleet replacement and the other an addition to meet growing demand.
Tippers
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has published three final reports relating to HGV emissions, with their release completing ETI’s work ahead of its planned closure earlier this week.
Emissions Control
Wimbledon-based logistics company ELB Partners has retained its FORS Gold accolade for the sixth consecutive year – the only London-based business to have achieved this.
FORS