Temperature-controlled distribution operator Samworth Brothers has taken delivery of 18 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 tractors, with fuel performance and residual values clinching the deal.
Tractor Units
Goodyear has announced that it will continue its support of charity Transaid, with financial backing for another year and a second bicycle ambulance for an anti-malaria programme in Zambia.
Tyres & Retreads
Manchester-based Swans Travel has taken delivery of two Elitei coaches from the Plaxton range, declaring the vehicles to be “a statement of intent” of its luxury offer for sports clients.
Bus & Coach
Lacking the force of the law, inspections of small trailers may not be carried out as often as they should. Kevin Swallow reviews how operators should maintain and service LCV trailer couplings
Trailers
Vans used in a range of industries are increasingly being transformed into mobile workshops with their very own power supplies, reports Chris Tindall
Hand/Power Tools
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Road Safety
Predictive maintenance is something of a dream for fleet engineers – knowing exactly when a vehicle might need servicing. But is it practical, or even possible? And if not, what can be done using today’s telematics? By Toby Clark
Telematics
Safety standards covering loader cranes are due to be updated in 2019, which might affect their use of remote controls. Chris Tindall tunes into the wireless
Driver / People Management
Driver shortages, market uncertainty and indecision and unrest about the future direction of the country are all factors making life tough for transport operators. John Challen reviews the market with updated FTA and RHA data
Fleet Operating Costs
Two former school friends are collaborating to improve the safety of commercial vehicles, one wheel at a time. Steve Banner reports
Road Safety
Ambulances have been quietly migrating from box bodies to a lighter panel van conversion. Meanwhile, a review published in September suggests that all UK ambulances should follow the same specification. Dan Gilkes reports
Emergency Service Vehicles
Just as commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, so too do the breakdown recovery vehicles that service them. One worry on the horizon for urban operators of these long-lived units are emissions restrictions in clean air zones, reports Steve Banner
Recovery Vehicles