Nearly a year after it was launched, the Volvo FH has picked up the title of International Truck of the Year – the award voted on by commercial vehicle journalists throughout Europe.
Tractor Units
The IRTE Conference 2013 – attended by more than 200 industry people – opened this morning (11 September 2013) with remarks from the new chief executive of the SOE Peter Walsh, who highlighted the importance of technical training, experience and competence in the transport sector.
Continuing Professional Development
Essex-based Tower Security is patrolling clients' premises and homes with a new Mercedes-Benz Citan, after comparing its servicing costs and warranty to those of similar-sized vans from rival manufacturers.
Panel Vans
Aberdeen-based waste handling firm EIS Waste Services has invested more than £600,000 in its vehicle fleet, with Hyva equipment among its equipment upgrades.
Municipal Vehicles
Bus and coach operator National Express has ordered several of Bowmonk's Brakecheck systems, following a successful demonstration at its Walsall depot.
Rolling Roads
Logistics specialist Knights of Old is reaping the benefits of fitting Michelin tyres across its fleet, after a trial set of 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres clocked up more than 300,000km.
Tyres & Retreads
Cargotec saus it intends to display three truck products from its Hiab range at the RWM 2013 exhibition, each suited to applications in the waste and recycling sector.
Tippers
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has boosted its Caddy range with a BlueMotion version claimed to be the most fuel efficient of its kind every built by the German manufacturer.
Panel Vans
Continental Landscapes has invested in a pair of 7.5-tonne Fuso Canters to help keep the streets of London cleaner.
Rigids
While modern vans have to be robust, flexible, efficient and economical, they also have to look good. Steve Banner talks to designers of the new Transit Connect
Bodywork
Although generally frowned upon, there can be a place for engine chipping, as long as the process is above board, transparent and managed by professionals. Robin Dickeson reports
Engine/Transmission Management
Compliance, efficiency and cost-cutting – those have to be the watchwords for the vast majority of managers, engineers and technicians throughout the transport industry for the foreseeable future. And, while they may seem mutually exclusive, in many cases closer examination demonstrates a clear dependence.
Telematics