Although fitted as standard in medium and large trucks, AEBS technology is only just starting to trickle down to the LCV sector. Later this year, a new EU regulation is likely to change things. Chris Tindall reports
Braking Systems
Law Distribution is expanding its fleet with six new DAF tractors and 13 trailers, supplied by Ryder, joining 40 other vehicles and trailers already leased to the operator by Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Yorkshire-based tipper operator Mone Bros has taken delivery of five new Scania 8x4s, all equipped with Harsh tipping gears – a policy the operator has maintained for more than three decades.
Tipping Gear
Sparks Transport has placed its first order for new trailers with Cartwright, after previously using the manufacturer’s rental division.
Trailers
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Driver / People Management
A roundtable discussion of four engineering directors reveals how bus operators, unexpectedly, are at the forefront of the powertrain technology development cycle, finds Will Dalrymple, who also chaired the event
Apprenticeships
Some of the biggest names in the LCV industry will be among the major stars of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place next month at the NEC, Birmingham
Bodyshop Equipment
To spot and avoid vulnerable road users, operators have traditionally gone for a combination of direct vision, cameras, sensors and audible warning systems. But now the initiative is focusing on human error with automated braking systems. Kevin Swallow reports
Road Safety
Traffic reports of delays caused by lorry fires on the motorway do not occur all that frequently. However, they are regular enough to prompt questions as to why such conflagrations break out, given that safety and compliance should be at the top of every operator’s agenda. Steve Banner investigates
Road Safety
Has industry reaction to a deadly 2012 coach crash caused by a failure of a 19-year-old tyre been sufficient? Will Dalrymple investigates
Maintenance
The Google ‘traffic’ app works by tracking the position of people’s phones, as determined by GPS. When their position is judged to be on a road, software computes their expected speed. If they are much slower than expected, as are other users – whose extra data can independently confirm the phenomenon – then a trace appears over the road map, indicating a traffic jam.
Telematics
Imperial Commercials Hull has landed two major awards, winning a gold award at DAF’s international dealer awards in Spain, followed by the manufacturer’s UK dealer of the year prize.
Dealerships