Diagnostic equipment supplier Texa UK has launched a new website, with new content including videos demonstrating its commercial vehicle products and software.
Diagnostic Equipment
The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has joined the Van Excellence scheme, becoming the 75th accredited operator to join the scheme since its inception four years ago.
Transport operator TJ Hammond has taken delivery of a 13.6m, multiple-access box van which, it says, will boost utilisation, flexible loading and security.
Semi-TrailersDes Evans, formerly chief executive of MAN Truck & Bus UK, has stepped down from his post, due to illness. His duties will be performed by the board of directors until a successor is appointed. "Everyone involved with Des – be they customers, work colleagues or suppliers – will want to wish this larger-than-life character a speedy and full recovery," says Vince Welsh, MAN's UK director for aftersales.
People
While the truck makers have been stealing the limelight with Euro 6 technology, tyre manufactures have been busy, too. Ian Norwell gets into rubber, steel and chips
Tyres & Retreads
In the end, achieving change is all about money seasoned with political will. Look at the report published last month by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which reveals that bus and coach manufacturers have been leading green vehicle progress, while truck makers lag behind.
Alternative Fuels
With its new Euro 6 D38 diesel, MAN wants to provide TGX operators with a big engine that offers fuel-efficiency as well as power. Brian Weatherley reports from test drives in Granada, Spain
Trailers and semi-trailers have a largely unwarranted reputation for poor maintenance. Brian Tinham talks to Derek Skinner, of Schmirtz Cargobull, and Dave Parr, of TIP Trailer Services, about what good looks like
Continuing Professional Development
Modern workshop management systems promise to transform workshop efficiency and flexibility, as well as technician quality and productivity – but what should you look for? Toby Clark reports
Workshop Management Systems
60 technicians from 10 bus operators took part in the IRTE Skills Challenge. Brian Tinham reports from last month's awards ceremony
Apprenticeships
Ten UK universities are to appear in the University Showcase section at the Cenex-LCV2014 lo carbon vehicle community exhibition and conference.
Electric Vehicles
Scania is offering free 10 year subscriptions to its base level OnBoard Monitor telematics package for operators with Scania trucks built from 2011 onwards.
Telematics