Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has taken delivery of 20 new multi-vehicle transporters as part of a fleet upgrade programme.
Rigids
Bell Waste Control has taken delivery of its first DAF trucks for many years – two LF 250 FA skiploaders, with bodies by Boughton Engineering – citing cab size and the availability of a manual gearbox as key factors in its decision.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Construction business Mick George is reporting reduced driver risk and immediate cost savings after implementing the Masternaut Connect telematics solution.
Driver / People Management
Volvo Trucks has announced that it will be exhibiting a full range of trucks, including the top-spec FH16-750 tractor, along with a special appearance from Formula 1 racing at the forthcoming Truckfest event (Peterborough; 1-2 May).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
No one doubts that diagnostics equipment is essential for modern HGVs and PSVs, but there are proprietary OEM systems and multi-brand alternatives. Toby Clark plugs in to assess the value
Irtec
The IRTE’s irtec technician licensing scheme is on a roll. Brian Tinham talks to some of its greatest advocates to find out what’s in it for them
Irtec
FORS, CLOCS, SLS and LEZ: Brian Weatherley spells-out London’s safety and emissions acronyms, and examines their future in transport tenders
Green Vehicles
Stumbling across really impressive workshops isn’t anyone’s everyday experience. Brian Tinham reports on something rather special in Springburn
Bodyshop Equipment
Failure to treat workshop safety with respect not only risks significant fines and jail sentences, but also serious injuries and even fatalities. Steve Banner explains
Workshop
Specifying tractors should be a science, not an art – starting with a frank analysis of the application. Brian Tinham reviews considerations in light of recent truck developments
Telematics
It’s time for the main commercial vehicle event of the year. John Challen offers a selection of highlights at the CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham)
Irtec
Given the transport industry’s problems with telematics projects that fail to live up to longer term expectations, Brian Tinham establishes some critical keys for success
Driver CPC