As pressure builds to mitigate front-nearside blind spot on most heavy truck cabs, Brian Weatherley examines lower door glass panel conversions increasingly offered by the truck makers and dealers
Driver / People Management
From range extenders on mid-range trucks to hybridised on-vehicle equipment, drivelines are seeing engineering advances. Toby Clark explains the gains and the pains
Electric Vehicles
Braking and stability systems have been influenced as much by legislation as engineering innovation, but the new technology comes in several different strengths. Ian Norwell explains
Braking Systems
As more operators face up to a new reality of short-lived contract business, bodybuilders are increasing being asked for relatively standard, but advanced, fare. Steve Banner reports
Fleet Operating Costs
Want to know what to expect at the Commercial Vehicle Show – on 26, 27 and 2 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham? Here’s an early selection, from John Challen
Tyres & Retreads
Just when you thought it might be safe to forget heavy-duty engine emissions regulations, Brussels starts getting serious about ‘Euro 7’ – and not just for CO2 reduction. Brian Tinham reports
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Outdoor flooring supplier GT Trax has taken delivery of its first Iveco heavy truck, a 26-tonne 6x2 Stralis rigid with custom bodywork and rear-mounted crane for laying temporary road surfaces.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Horiba MIRA says it has benefited to the tune of almost £16 million in the last few months, with its testing and engineering facilities now rivalling any in the world.
Drivelines
Warisa Distribution has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, which it has put into operation on a contract for lift and access equipment manufacturer JLG.
Tractor Units
Royal Mail is the latest organisation to join the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS).
Emissions ControlKwik Fit has doubled its van and car fleet warranty on friction brake parts in what it claims is an industry-leading move bound to deliver operating cost savings.
Consumables
Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled a national service scheme, promising clear, consistent pricing across the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles