There’s more to bodybuilding than the headline imperatives of weight reduction and aerodynamics imply. Steve Banner talks to some of the experts
Fleet Operating Costs
Although Level 1 AEBS (autonomous emergency braking system) became mandatory on new registrations in November 2015, some suppliers and operators are going above and beyond. Steve Banner reports
Vehicle Stability
There’s more to Euro 6 diesel and alternative fuel emissions than meets the eye. Brian Tinham unpicks LowCVP’s ‘Emission Testing of Gas-Powered Commercial Vehicles’ trials
Alternative Fuels
The originally London-based FORS and CLOCS schemes are spreading their wings nationwide. Brian Weatherley looks at developments
Road Safety
As the industry gears up for the CV Show (25—27 April at the NEC), John Challen previews releases from the few that have already broken cover
Continuing Professional Development
In the absence of SMMT year-end data for 2016, Iveco’s ‘State of the Nation’ press event provided useful insights – and into more than the numbers. Brian Tinham reports
Alternative FuelsMercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) has appointed Rab Jackson as group service manager, with responsibility for repair and maintenance at its 24-hour Newtonabbey workshop and Dungannon branch.
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Health & Safety Legislation
For nearly 50 years, operators have held their O licences on trust, with compliance assumed until found otherwise. Brian Tinham examines recent calls for voluntary, possibly, mandatory audits
Continuing Professional Development
After a €2billion investment in its new trucks programme, Scania has set about beefing up its UK training centre. Ian Norwell reports from Loughborough
Telematics
Just over six weeks until the CV Show (25–27 April 2017) opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, and it’s shaping up to be another unmissable industry event – particularly with the return of major truck manufacturers DAF, MAN and Iveco.
Alternative Fuels
Steline Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 6x2 tag-axle rigid, fitted with a front-mounted Palfinger crane, and says the vehicle “ticks all the boxes”.
Rigids