The first of a new generation of high-tech passenger trains has arrived in the UK and was transported by Allelys Heavy Haulage from Southampton docks to the Old Dalby test track, near Melton Mowbray.
Trailers
Concrete pumping and mixing specialist Hardcrete has taken delivery of an interesting 18-tonner from Volvo, specified with a 4m3 CIFA drum mixer on a short 4x2 wheelbase chassis.
Concrete Mixers
Messagemaker is offering a range of electronic, vehicle-activated speed signs to meet the Health and Safety Executive’s recommendation for imposing speed limits on large industrial and logistics sites.
Road Safety
As this year’s CV Show gets underway at the NEC, Birmingham (14—16 April 2015), Brian Tinham and John Challen pick out more of the highlights on display at the UK’s greatest transport event of the year
Tail Lifts
It may look unadventurous and for now only powered by diesel, but Volkswagen’s new Caddy van is as safe as they come. Steve Banner reports
Car Derived Vans
With spring finally upon us, and the green shoots of Britain’s recovery plain for most to see, the NEC, Birmingham, is ready to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show (14–16 April), the UK’s greatest road transport event of the year.
Road Legal
With technicians’ dependence on diagnostics systems being forced by increasingly sophisticated vehicles, it’s worth understanding some pros and cons. Brian Tinham reports
Diagnostic Equipment
The IRTE’s irtec technician licensing scheme and its Workshop Accreditation programme are growing fast as operators and workshops alike recognise the value of independent certification. Brian Tinham reports
Continuing Professional Development
Hybrid powertrains are now common in cars, and the technology is creeping into vans, light trucks and PSVs. Toby Clark examines the ranges of systems, and the implications for operators and workshops
Electric Vehicles
As inner city truck safety gains public attention, Brian Tinham examines the meteoric rise of the CLOCS standard and FORS accreditation – and what they mean for trucks and operators nationwide
Road Safety
Repair and maintenance can be a costly business in many ways. Vehicle downtime is one thing, but far worse is the potential cost to human life if safety kit and systems are failing. Laura Cork reports
Personal Protective Equipment
Too many fleet engineers are buying new tractor units with one eye on the residuals and the other on driver preferences. Steve Banner examines the engineering issues that should matter
Drivelines