When accidents happen involving falls from height, investigators look for evidence of more than appropriate equipment, training and method statements. Andrew Woolfall explains
Health & Safety Legislation
Continuing to push the boundaries, Mercedes-Benz has revealed substantial revisions to one of its mainstream engines, the OM471. Ian Norwell reports from Slovenia
Alternative Fuels
As vulnerable road users and local residents rise up the agenda for operators in urban centres, truck specifications need to evolve. Brian Weatherley reports on two novel adaptations
Road Safety
Dr Steve Summerskill and Dr Russell Marshall, of Loughborough University, opened delegates eyes on the subject of driver visibility. Brian Tinham reports
Driver CPC
New looks inside and out, revised engines and improved electronic driver assistance mark the arrival of the latest Iveco Eurocargo. Dan Gilkes reports from Brescia, northern Italy
Rigids
Local authorities find themselves under the cosh to deliver savings – both in terms of money and emissions. Steve Banner examines some options for achieving both on municipal vehicles
Alternative Fuels
Nissan has released details of its new NP300 Navara, saying it will be the most comfortable mass production pick-up truck when it goes on sale early next year.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Window and door manufacturer Pinefield Glass has taken delivery of a Renault Range D Wide 18-tonner, fitted with a Supertrucks body to enable glass transportation.
Rigids
Truck, bus and van repair centre LG Perfect says it has saved more than one day a week of administration time, after implementing r2c Online’s compliance management system.
Workshop Management Systems
Tour operator Brent Thomas Coaches has taken delivery of two Volvo Bus integral 9700 coaches as the latest additions to its 12-strong fleet.
Bus & Coach
The days of allowing unqualified technicians to work on commercial vehicles, or, just as important, non-validated workshops to carry out maintenance, are over. Brian Tinham reports
Continuing Professional Development
MAN Truck and Bus UK looks set to move in on the car transporter market with the launch of a new 44-tonne 6x2 TGS, developed with bodybuilder Transporter.
Car Transporters