With the truly horrific consequences of accidents involving heavy trucks still fresh in our minds, Brian Tinham looks at technologies set to make a difference
Road Safety
There are times when the power of the people is greater than that of the legislature and its executive. Just occasionally, even the dominance of Europe in matters regulatory is usurped and the market finds itself bowing to the will of what amount to regional pressure groups.
Road Legal
Braking and stability system builders continue to add technology to keep drivers and vehicles out of trouble – and by the close of this year trucks look set to overtake cars in the safety league, writes Ian Norwell
Braking Systems
Rigids are developing fast as some operators see the value of moving either up or down the weight ranges and adding new technology. Steve Banner reports
Alternative Fuels
Enlightened trailer builders and operators are looking for enhancements capable of reducing running costs and improving overall efficiency in tandem with reliability. Toby Clark reports
Truck Efficiency
Is the European Commission’s VECTO project the best way to help drive down truck and bus fuel consumption and CO2 emissions? Brian Weatherley talks to Cummins Engines
Fleet Operating Costs
New names, products and services in transport – the CV Show 2015 promises plenty for visitors to discover when it opens in Birmingham (14—16 April at the NEC). John Challen picks out some highlights
Tyres & Retreads
Managing hefty trucks on snow and ice requires techniques many UK fleets never master. Ian Norwell travels to Scandinavia with Scania to see how drivers cope at -12°C – and how the manufacturer’s operationally-led research is changing the shape of trucks to come
Driver CPC
Specialist joinery business TMJ Interiors has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks, a Volvo FE-320 6x2 and an FL-210 4x2 rigid.
Rigids
Vehicle rental business SHB Hire has taken delivery of the first batch of vehicles from its order for 150 New Daily vans and 93 Euro 6 Eurocargo trucks from Iveco.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The millionth truck has rolled off the line at DAF’s Eindhoven factory and was handed over to Bálint Révész, owner and CEO of Hungarian transport operator Révész Group last week (25 February), in front of the Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Safeway Scaffolding has taken delivery of its first 26-tonne vehicle, a Renault Range C380 with Bonfiglioni P20000 crane and dropside body.
Heavy Goods Vehicles