Building services business James Frew has cut its fuel bill by almost 30% in the past year, thanks to a new vehicle tracking solution.
Telematics
Commercial laundry business Camplings has taken delivery of one of the first Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Atego light distribution trucks.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bibby Distribution has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 trucks – 22 Mercedes-Benz Antos 18-tonners, with curtainside bodies by Bevan Group.
Rigids
Transport managers who fail to attend public inquiries are in danger of losing their repute and professional competence.
Transport CPC
Heating maintenance business PH Jones has taken delivery of 227 Nissan NV200 SE vans – one of Nissan's largest van orders.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo has announced that the Euro 6 version of its FH16 tractor has now gone into production, with the first models being delivered in June.
Tractor Units
Yesterday (2 April 2014) saw the official launch of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which brings into one organisation services including driving tests, goods and passenger vehicle testing, operator licensing and the supervision of MOTs.
Driver CPC
Tyre technicians need more knowledge than many realise. Brian Tinham talks to Rob Burton and Steve Jones, from Michelin's truck technical team
Tyres & Retreads
Nowhere is weight contested as fiercely as in the tipper market, where payload is almost always king. However, with issues around Euro 6, safety and type approval, there are other factors to consider. Steve Banner reports
Tippers
With reports of eightfold improvements in first-time MOT pass rates, 66% reductions in PRS (pass after rectification at station) and returns on investment of 200%, irtec appears to be flying. Brian Tinham reports
Continuing Professional Development
As the transport industry continues to recover post-recession, John Challen finds plenty of innovations promised for Commercial Vehicle Show, 29 April to 1 May at the NEC
Tyres & Retreads
Just as you would expect specialists, not GPs, to diagnose rare conditions, so you might turn to OEMs' diagnostic tools for your truck ills. Or should you? Steve Banner gives us a sanity check
Diagnostic Equipment