Operators are now on the horns of a dilemma. Most loads must be secured, but health and safety regulations dictate that climbing on the vehicle or load to secure or release is dangerous and should only be done – if at all – with fall-arrest systems in place, writes Richard Simpson
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Mobile brake testers are helping some companies save money compared to using in-ground versions, but not everyone is sold on them. Ben Spencer learns more
Brakes & Braking Systems
Targeted roadside inspections have led to a general improvement of the roadworthiness of the UK’s truck fleet, but more work is required, reports John Challen
Truck Efficiency
W H Malcolm has installed dash cameras from Vision Techniques in its fleet of 45 vehicles to improve road safety.
Fleet Management Systems
Alltrucks is to present its service portfolio at Road Transport Expo 2023 at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
Truck Efficiency
An unnamed gas provider selected Scotland-based lift manufacturer Accessxl to modify its existing gas bottle column lift design to match its specific operational needs.
Lifting Equipment
Kent-based A2 Tyres is using a digital wheel alignment system to rectify axle and wheel misalignment with greater accuracy while reducing tyre wear and saving fuel.
Wheel Alignment
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Road Legal
Aberdeenshire transport operator Grampian Continental has secured £500K from the Royal Bank of Scotland to improve sustainability across its operations.
Truck Efficiency
Scotland-based Denholm Environmental is using a Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2 and two T440 6x2s for tanker haulage and waste management work nationwide.
Truck Efficiency
MSL (Measurement Solutions Ltd) is to promote the distribution of Nikon Metrology’s automated 3D laser scanning solution as part of a sales agreement.
Security Equipment
Cambridgeshire tipper haulier PJ Theory has had 11 tractor units fitted with wet kits at Harsh’s depot in Peterborough.
Tractor Units