Features

The importance of axle play detection systems

Maha has emphasised the importance of modern axle play detection systems in a bid to detect vehicle wear and defects.

Axles
News

Nominations open for 2025 driver of the year awards

Microlise Group has announced that its 2025 Driver of the Year Awards is officially open for nominations.

People
News

Volvo's Turbo Compound tech yields significant savings for Solstor UK

Solstor UK is reaping the rewards of Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology, with several drivers recording fuel economy improvements of up to 20% after switching to I-Save-equipped vehicles following a detailed two-year trial.

Vehicles
News

Register now for Microlise 2025

Registrations are now open for the Microlise Transport Conference 2025.

Focus On - Vans and LCVs
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Wheelers Travel adds an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double decker to its fleet

Alexander Dennis has announced that it has supplied an Enviro400 double decker to English independent operator Wheelers Travel.

Vehicles
News

Michelin gives Hadley Group the confidence to deliver

Building system and cold-rolled steel manufacturer Hadley Group has said the decision to switch to Michelin rubber, replacing a competitor brand across its truck and trailer fleet, has proved invaluable.

Tyres & Retreads
News

Furness Cars cuts costs and boosts efficiency with Cam Aligner System from AES UK

Furness Cars & Commercials has saved more than £5,000 a year and transformed its workshop efficiency since using a Josam cam aligner wheel alignment system, supplied by Automotive Equipment Solutions (AES UK).

Workshop
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Bretts Transport achieves major carbon reductions

Food and packaging storage and distribution specialists Bretts Transport has slashed its carbon output, posting a 27% reduction in emissions since 2022. 

Emissions
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Hydrogen vehicle training workshop to boost automotive sector skills

The automotive industry is being equipped to meet the rising demand for hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, including light vehicles, PSVs, and HGVs, through a new training facility launched at South & City College Birmingham (SCCB), funded by a £1.5m grant from The Office for Students.

Vehicles
Features

Driving efficiency into 2025

What does 2025 hold for repair and maintenance (R&M) in the transport sector? Tom Austin-Morgan talks to truck manufacturers and service providers about what improvements they are offering in R&M, servicing and workshop improvements as we head into the new year.

Truck Efficiency
Features

Uncertainty but a glimmer of hope

A new UK government, but the same macroeconomic situation remains – compounded by continued conflict and uncertainty around the world. John Challen assesses the impact all those factors have on the costs for businesses in transport

Fleet Operating Costs
Features

Opening up new prospects

Renault Trucks is the latest truck manufacturer to launch a long-distance electric model with the extension of its E-Tech T model that comes with a 600km range on a single charge

Truck Efficiency