Editor's comment - Trial makes perfect
There’s a tradition of ‘seeing it for yourself’ in this industry, which is why it remains common for fleets to give vehicles a trial run to measure, for example, fuel economy, when operating on real journeys and on real roads.
The case for swap body systems
Highly popular on the continent, swap body systems have been instrumental in delivering many advantages. Brian Wall reviews the technology’s relative merits and asks why it is less prevalent in the UK
Legal update: December 2019
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Parts and the aftermarket: User testing
In today’s increasingly technology-led industry, can a case be made for fleet operators to conduct their own comparative testing of consumable components? By Peter Shakespeare
Maintaining gully emptiers
The humble gully emptier trundles along municipal roads, clearing drains to keep traffic flowing. But its sophisticated pressure equipment also requires regular – and in some cases specialist – attention, reports Steve Banner
Workshop management: Shining example
Looking after its own people – as well as customers – has led to positive results for Alltruck, finds John Challen
Tech talk: Focus on fuel husbandry
The job of maintaining fuel quality starts long before reaching the vehicle.
Injection and combustion: Six pots or three?
Cylinder deactivation could be a path to the fuel savings needed to hit EU CO2 reduction targets. Richard Simpson explores the possibilities
Renovating pits
Maintenance pits can be dark and dingy places, and even treacherous working environments. A deep clean, with upgraded lighting and safety equipment, can be transformational, finds Brian Wall
Gas drivelines: truck and bus round-up
All production CNG/LNG buses and commercial vehicles of over 3.5 tonnes gvw available new on the UK market are listed below. Aftermarket conversions are excluded. Compiled by Richard Simpson