Choosing the best vans for your operation is about taking a structured approach that considers the detailed duty and total cost of ownership, says Steve Banner
Truck makers now have all their Euro 6 ducks in a row, and if DAF's rigids and multi-wheelers are anything to go by, fleet managers have never had it so good. Ian Norwell reports from Verviers
Rigids
Diagnostic equipment supplier Texa UK has launched a new website, with new content including videos demonstrating its commercial vehicle products and software.
Diagnostic Equipment
The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has joined the Van Excellence scheme, becoming the 75th accredited operator to join the scheme since its inception four years ago.
Transport operator TJ Hammond has taken delivery of a 13.6m, multiple-access box van which, it says, will boost utilisation, flexible loading and security.
Semi-Trailers
While the truck makers have been stealing the limelight with Euro 6 technology, tyre manufactures have been busy, too. Ian Norwell gets into rubber, steel and chips
Tyres & Retreads
In the end, achieving change is all about money seasoned with political will. Look at the report published last month by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which reveals that bus and coach manufacturers have been leading green vehicle progress, while truck makers lag behind.
Alternative Fuels
With its new Euro 6 D38 diesel, MAN wants to provide TGX operators with a big engine that offers fuel-efficiency as well as power. Brian Weatherley reports from test drives in Granada, Spain
Trailers and semi-trailers have a largely unwarranted reputation for poor maintenance. Brian Tinham talks to Derek Skinner, of Schmirtz Cargobull, and Dave Parr, of TIP Trailer Services, about what good looks like
Continuing Professional Development
Modern workshop management systems promise to transform workshop efficiency and flexibility, as well as technician quality and productivity – but what should you look for? Toby Clark reports
Workshop Management Systems
60 technicians from 10 bus operators took part in the IRTE Skills Challenge. Brian Tinham reports from last month's awards ceremony
Apprenticeships
Removals business George Lambert & Son has taken delivery of a Euro 6 MAN TGL 10.220 4x2 rigid, with a special 'top pod' to sleep two men, in addition to the driver.
Rigids