Ignorance is no excuse for the drivers of overloaded vans. Dan Gilkes examines some technological solutions to this small-scale problem
Aerodynamics
As the IRTE technician Skills Challenge returns to S&B Automotive Academy in June, four-time winner William Scott, of Translink, reflects on the competition and his formative experiences in engineering
Continuing Professional Development
The law has clamped down on operators found to have fitted AdBlue cheat devices on their vehicles, finds Steve Banner
Fixed Penalties
Scotland’s traffic commissioner Joan Aitken OBE retired in February, after 15 years of service. Before leaving, she tells Will Dalrymple her views about the importance of community goodwill, local knowledge and respect for bodily functions
Health & Safety Legislation
Run non-compliant vehicles and need to operate in an ultra low emissions or clean air zone? The aftermarket may have some answers, but only really for the passenger and municipal sector, reports Richard Simpson
Retrofits
Dennis Eagle has announced that all of its new chassis now benefit from the addition of Allison Transmission’s FuelSense 2.0 Max technology, a package of features said to improve fuel performance by up to 6%.
Vehicle Electronics
Cardiff-based TWT Logistics Group has taken delivery of the first of a batch of new trailers from Tiger Trailers, as parts of its 2019 fleet modernisation plan.
Trailers
Highways and environment business Cormac, part of the Conserv Group, has taken delivery of its first Isuzu trucks, citing payload, ergonomics and compact footprint as reasons for the deal.
Rigids
Ryder has announced that it is now the exclusive UK provider of the Trailar solar technology system for rigid trucks.
Alternative Fuels
Fletcher Access has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, with the all-terrain vehicle replacing three vehicles used by the operator to perform the same duties.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Operators are being urged to consider fuel efficiency when specifying accessories on a new truck.
Fleet Operating Costs
Courier business JMHC Logistics has expanded its Ctrack telematics solution, fitting tracking technology to an additional 150 vans used for last-mile deliveries.
Telematics