Couplings for drawbars and semi-trailers tend to be out of sight and out of mind. Robin Dickeson reviews these lowly devices and suggests that new technology is set to improve safety and operations
Drawbar / Drawbar AssembliesIn his keynote speech, new SOE patron Sir Moir Lockhead urged IRTE Conference delegates to focus on compliance and safety in the workplace, if they want business success
Health & Safety LegislationWhen Palmer and Harvey rolled out its nationwide van sales food service last month (April 2013), under the P&H Direct banner, it did so on 50 Isuzu Forward N75.150 7.5t rigid vehicles.
RigidsLifting equipment provider Transdek has designed, engineered and installed a bespoke loading system for egg processing company Manton Eggs.
Lifting & HandlingThe FIA has confirmed a change in technical regulations that will allow all truck racing teams to run with forged aluminium wheels on the outside of the rear axle from 2013 onwards.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / TrimsEvaluations of Montracon trailers by a pet products distributor are returning impressive fuel saving figures, according to the company.
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