Transport and logistics business CM Downton has ordered 300 trucks and trailers to support “significant” business growth.
Trailers
Route Logistics has taken delivery of six MAN TGX tractors – its first MAN vehicles – doubling its planned order after positive experience with a demonstrator.
Telematics
The Road Haulage Association is calling on the chancellor to cut fuel duty when he announces his budget tomorrow (8 March).
Fuel Pricing
Pallet sales and recycling business Motward has expanded its fleet of trucks and trailers with new curtainsiders from Cartwright.
Trailers
There’s more to bodybuilding than the headline imperatives of weight reduction and aerodynamics imply. Steve Banner talks to some of the experts
Fleet Operating Costs
Although Level 1 AEBS (autonomous emergency braking system) became mandatory on new registrations in November 2015, some suppliers and operators are going above and beyond. Steve Banner reports
Vehicle Stability
There’s more to Euro 6 diesel and alternative fuel emissions than meets the eye. Brian Tinham unpicks LowCVP’s ‘Emission Testing of Gas-Powered Commercial Vehicles’ trials
Alternative Fuels
The originally London-based FORS and CLOCS schemes are spreading their wings nationwide. Brian Weatherley looks at developments
Road Safety
As the industry gears up for the CV Show (25—27 April at the NEC), John Challen previews releases from the few that have already broken cover
Continuing Professional Development
In the absence of SMMT year-end data for 2016, Iveco’s ‘State of the Nation’ press event provided useful insights – and into more than the numbers. Brian Tinham reports
Alternative Fuels
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Health & Safety Legislation
For nearly 50 years, operators have held their O licences on trust, with compliance assumed until found otherwise. Brian Tinham examines recent calls for voluntary, possibly, mandatory audits
Continuing Professional Development