The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the results of its review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which includes several measures to promote greater customer focus by the agency.
Corporate Liability
Co. Armagh-based refrigerated and dry freight transport services operator Carna Transport has taken delivery of three New Actros 1845 tractor units, following fuel-efficiency trials against another unnamed manufacturer.
Engine/Transmission Management
A quarter of a century after the initial dash for gas – when the UK's then newly privatised electricity companies were falling over themselves to build gas turbine electricity generation plants – the transport industry may be on the brink of a similar transformation.
Alternative Fuels
Light-weighting vans and LCVs is big business, as operators increasingly demand higher payloads from lower gvw rated vehicles. Steve Banner reports on what works and what doesn't
Car Derived Vans
Operators' demands of refrigerated vehicles are simple: fitness for purpose, maximum uptime, and reduced fuel consumption, emissions and noise. John Challen looks at developments
Refrigeration
Driver management is key for fleet engineers, transport managers and operators. That's because not only are they the face of your businesses, but also the front line for compliance. Andrew Woolfall explains
Irtec
Most professional fleet engineers now understand the value of good telematics. But have you got the right formula, or are you breaking a butterfly on a wheel? Ian Norwell goes data mining
Telematics
Europe's General Safety Regulation will significantly change vehicle safety specifications. Brian Weatherley examines the impact on truck makers and buyers, and asks whether more should be done to encourage early adoption
Health & Safety Legislation
Braking systems have undergone considerable development in recent years, but what does it mean for technicians? In the first of a new series of features for CV technicians, Brian Tinham talks to Peter Jones, technical training manager at MAN
Braking Systems
Glass haulier Offergeld Logistik UK has added 10 Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 LS 6x2 44-tonne tractor units to its expanding fleet.
Finance & LeasingIveco is continuing its association with motorsport by becoming official sponsor of the Sky Racing Team VR46 at Moto3, where the rising stars of motorcycle racing will compete.
Tractor Units
Blackburn-based Mercedes-Benz dealership Ciceley Commercials has won dealer of the year for the second year in a row.
Dealerships