Continental is expanding its range of premium trailer tyres, with a 5-tonne load tyre designed for fleets operating both in urban streets and on motorways.
Gloucestershire-based Downton Haulage is participating in the Department for Transport (DfT) trial of longer articulated trailers with a 28-strong fleet featuring a command steering system from Tridec.
Axles
Bulk haulage business Allan Morris Transport is operating a new Volvo FH, the first to join the company's 26-strong fleet since 2003.
Volvo has now completed the Euro 6 truck range revival it began a year ago, with New FH. Brian Weatherley reports from Sweden on improvements over the past 12 months
Engine/Transmission Management
The rise of ATFs (Authorised Test Facilities) is witnessing greatly increased spending on top-of-the-range garage equipment. Steve Banner looks at what's available – and what makes sense where
Diagnostic Equipment
Knowing the weight at which your vans and trucks run seems a blindingly obvious necessity, not just a sensible choice. Robin Dickeson looks at the equipment and the arguments
Weighing Equipment
The IRTE Conference 2013 – attended by more than 200 industry people – opened this morning (11 September 2013) with remarks from the new chief executive of the SOE Peter Walsh, who highlighted the importance of technical training, experience and competence in the transport sector.
Continuing Professional Development