How many CV operators, all too aware of the safety issues posed by tyres, entirely ignore what they are fitted to? Wheels are not only safety critical, they are also easily damaged when abused. Peter Shakespeare explains
Road Safety
Toby Clark examines the whys and wherefores of good alignment, and considers the latest technological aids
Wheel Alignment
The IRTE’s annual Skills Challenge for bus and coach technicians returned bigger and better in June 2018. More than 90 apprentice and skilled technicians in 32 teams competed in mechanical, electrical and bodywork tasks. Will Dalrymple went along, too
Apprenticeships
Scania’s New Generation R and S-series may have more charisma, but its latest P and L-series urban chassis have the qualities to deliver on inner-city driveability, safety and emissions, as Brian Weatherley found in a test drive
Drivelines
Are manual gearboxes really heading for extinction? Ian Norwell looked at a pair of DAF eight-wheelers, one with the new 12-speed TraXon AMT gearbox from ZF, and the other with ZF’s 16-speed manual, which proved surprisingly compelling
Apprenticeships
European logistics specialist Sealane Freight has taken delivery of 18 curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, citing build quality and service capability as key factors in its decision.
Trailers
Pork and chicken producer Cranswick is rolling out a vehicle camera solution from Intelligent Telematics across its 79-strong HGV fleet.
Telematics
Pipeline and heating product supplier BSS, part of Travis Perkins, is using one of its latest DAF vehicles to promote Mind, the mental health charity.
Rigids
Commercial vehicle factor group Digraph has opened a new branch in Leeds this month – the first of 16 it plans to open over the next six months as part of an ambitious growth plan.
Vehicle Parts
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London has officially opened its new Banbury dealership, a purpose-built facility located close to the M40 at Twyford.
Dealerships
DVSA met with road haulage industry associations on 13 June to discuss plans to improve testing services at ATFs (authorised testing facilities). Under the Next Generation Testing scheme, ATFs are managed by industry, but staffed with DVSA-employed testers.
MOT Testing Equipment
The 8x4 rigid tipper dominates UK construction haulage. This simple, traditional design – accepted more here than anywhere else in Europe – can take a beating, both on and off-road (for examples, see: https://is.gd/orubud and https://is.gd/ukexos).
Health & Safety Legislation