Up hill and down dale, Ian Norwell continues along the dusty trail with three new construction truck models: Scania XT, DAF CF and IVECO X-Way
Two new tyre pressure sensor systems have been released.
Tyres & Retreads
The National Register of Large Good Vehicle Instructors (NRI) has announced that in its first year of operation 540 instructors joined the register and 20 exam centres were approved, carrying out 103 examinations.
Driver / People Management
Creed Foodservice has taken delivery of its first twin-deck semi-trailer, from Gray & Adams, and is reporting a “very substantial” improvement in carbon emissions, with the new trailer saving more than 300 tonnes a year.
Semi-Trailers
Construction aggregate production and delivery company Aggregate Industries is improving its fuelling arrangements at its Bardon Hill, Leicestershire headquarters, to supply delivery vehicles, plant equipment and generators.
Fleet Management Systems
The UK commercial vehicle market is declining, according to two new sets of statistics.
Sales Figures
Volvo Buses has unveiled a new double-deck chassis to meet the high-capacity transport requirements of operators in Asia Pacific and beyond.
Bus & Coach
Support and award schemes can improve operations of van fleets, provided the owner is willing to invest the time and effort, finds Peter Shakespeare
Driver / People Management
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Health & Safety Legislation
Operations of diesel light commercial vehicles are likely to be increasingly curtailed in many urban areas, and retrofitting electric drivelines may be a solution for some fleets. Richard Simpson reports
Axles
Transport authorities’ decision to target load security a few years ago has led to more roadside prohibitions. Kevin Swallow asks if mandatory ADR-style training would solve the issue
All the truck makers are treating the construction logistics sector more seriously these days, with chassis tailored for the task. First, Ian Norwell reports on new developments in the Arocs range from Mercedes-Benz
Axles