From the IRTE’s irtec and Workshop Accreditation schemes to the effectiveness of green bus technologies and reinventing tractor specifications, the operations stream provoked thought. Brian Tinham reports
Irtec
It’s not just about environmental preservation, but good old-fashioned efficiency and cost saving. Brian Tinham reports on Prof David Cebon’s sustainable freight findings
Driver CPC
‘Euro 7’ is likely to focus on CO2, but also further driving down NOx and particulates. Brian Tinham listened to Ricardo luminaire Andy Noble on how to make powertrains cleaner and more efficient
Alternative Fuels
Transport’s impact on air quality, particularly in city centres, has risen up the political agenda, LowCVP managing director Andy Eastlake told IRTE conference delegates. Steve Banner reports
Alternative Fuels
When it comes to aerodynamics, versus truck weight and profile, choosing the right fuel-saving interventions can be complicated. Ian Norwell reports
Fleet Operating Costs
Devoting management time and resources to big-ticket items such as diesel and tyres can make a massive difference to op0erators’ bottom lines. Sustaining such programmes is the issue. Ian Norwell reports from the fleet efficiency session
How have FORS and CLOCS affected UK truck operators – and not just those in London and the South East? Brian Weatherley hears it from the IRTE Conference expert panel
Road Safety
New van registrations fell by 4.5% last month, compared with October 2015, but sales for the year to date are the highest on record, at more than 318,000 vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial bee-keeper Woldgate Honey has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz Unimog trucks, citing their versatility and off-road capability as key to the decision.
Off Roaders
McQueens Dairies has ordered for 80 VW Transporter dropside vans as part of a strategy to replace its mixed fleet of 100 vehicles.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe IGA (Independent Garage Association) is partnering with DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) running a free event on 15 November 2016 covering latest issues around MOTs.
VOSA Testing
A team of Mercedes-Benz Vans recently visited fashion retailer Next’s distribution centre in South Elmsall, near Doncaster, to update driver assessors on one of their latest vans.
Driver / People Management