As it looks to decrease fleet downtime, McCaffrey Transport has bought a TGX 26.500 6x2/2 tractor unit with XXL cab from MAN Truck & Bus UK.
Tractor Units
Mercer Scaffolding has raised its fleet to the next level by investing in its first three Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Rigids
Two new additions to Midlothian Council’s fleet of vehicles, Johnston 15-tonne road sweepers, have recently been installed with Sentinel Systems’ complete four-camera systems.
Road Safety
“Subjective” seems to be the best term to describe the decision whether to plough cash into installing a vehicle inspection pit, or buy or lease some column lifts. Peter Shakespeare opens the debate
Lifting Equipment
A warning light appearing on the dashboard can be a recipe for confusion, especially if the truck is some distance from home base or a dealer’s workshop. Is it real? Is it safe? Will it cause problems with DVSA roadside checks? Steve Banner has the answers
Diagnostic Equipment
The UK exhibition returns on 4-5 October in halls 17-19 of the NEC in Birmingham; nearly 200 exhibitors in 16,000m² of space are promised. Selected exhibitors are highlighted below
With the launch of the apprenticeship levy, the training landscape is changing. Now that the levy is operational, companies that have adopted a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude might find they need to act swiftly before a competitor steals a march.
Driver / People Management
It’s all very well having greener HGVs to deliver ‘the final mile’. But what if they can’t physically reach their destination? Brian Weatherley reports on a solution from French bodybuilder Libner
Steve Banner travels to Sweden to understand the rationale of Scania’s new engine launch, and the company’s vision for alternative fuels
A pilot test of a new type of enforcement has begun. ‘Earned Recognition’ participants will be exempted from roadside checks in return for achieving key performance indicators. Will Dalrymple looks at the detail
Health & Safety Legislation
The chemical contents of engine lubricant can reveal a lot about the health of an engine. Oil sampling should help ensure that minor problems do not become major – and potentially expensive – ones. Steve Banner reports
Lubricants & Systems
While engines have been under the cosh of the progressive rules of Euro levels over the last two decades, clutches and transmissions’ development has only been directed by engineering innovation and competitive advantage. Ian Norwell looks at their journey and where they are heading
Clutches