News

Northgate appoints UK operations director

Northgate has appointed Patric Riley to UK operations director, where he will oversee national operations of 68 branches and 51 workshops.

Light Commercial Vehicles
Training

A returning sponsor confirmed for IRTE skills challenge

Alexander Dennis has returned as a sponsor for the 2024 edition of the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge.

Apprenticeships
News

Hydrogen vehicle trials yields promising results

A hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) that is being used in a trial is showing no decrease in performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.

Alternative Fuels
News

Maha UK Eurosystem gets DVSA approval

Maha UK has announced its Eurosystem V8 software has been awarded Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approval, ensuring its compliance with the latest authorised test facilities (AFT) requirements.

Road Tests
Video Content

All about biodiesel

Senergy Petroleum has uploaded a video that answers some of the most commonly asked questions about biodiesel.

Alternative Fuels
News

Stone Tyres benefits from automated tread depth reader

Merseyside-based wheel alignment specialist Stone Tyres has claimed the TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system is ensuring safety for customers.

Tyres & Retreads
News

Plaxton Leopard trio delivers for Bessway Travel

Alexander Dennis has delivered three Plaxton Leopard coaches to London operator Bessway Travel over the past year that are suitable for day trips and school contracts.

Bus & Coach
Features

Rear-steering axles for rigids

Instances of rear-steering axles being specified on rigid 6x2s are becoming more common. Steve Banner finds out why

Axles
Features

What happened to DME

DME was once the ‘fuel of the future’. Richard Simpson finds out what went wrong

Alternative Fuels
Features

Mitigating workshop hazards

For technicians operating in them, vehicle workshops can be pretty hazardous environments. Peter Shakespeare looks at ways of mitigating the issues

Workshop
Features

Comment: Back to the future

I was first involved in Transport Engineer back in 2009, when the world was a very different place in terms of commercial vehicle operations.

Telematics
Features

All about biodiesel

Regular diesel now features an element of biodiesel, but is there the opportunity for the industry to go one – or many – steps further? Toby Clark finds out

Alternative Fuels