Ranging far and wide
All the truck makers are treating the construction logistics sector more seriously these days, with chassis tailored for the task. First, Ian Norwell reports on new developments in the Arocs range from Mercedes-Benz
Payload penalty
Individual axle load and gross vehicle weight limits are there for a reason. John Kendall explains the issues arising from overloading and some of the equipment available to ensure prevention
Iveco Le Dakar
The advanced edges of truck racing may look like a vanity pit for sponsors' cash, but the engineering could soon turn up on a tractor near you, says Ian Norwell
Supercharged vans
Operations of diesel light commercial vehicles are likely to be increasingly curtailed in many urban areas, and retrofitting electric drivelines may be a solution for some fleets. Richard Simpson reports
Supporting act
Making a profit in the road haulage business has never been easy. Dan Gilkes investigates how a truck's axle choice could make a difference
Suspended judgement
Operating efficiency doesn't end with engines and transmissions. Axles, steering and suspension designs are parts of the equation, too. Ian Norwell looks at where design engineers are heading
Suspended sentence
Developments with running gear are not as few and far between as many might believe. Steve Banner examines improvements aimed at both trucks and trailers
Tech talk: Focus on specifying trailer brakes
In the first of a new series of technical articles, Will Dalrymple speaks with axle supplier BPW about the technical issues involved in designing suspension systems for trailers
IAA review: roundup
Mol, the Belgian independent truck manufacturer, has delivered its HF5066 extra heavy haulage truck (pictured) to Hong Kong.
Loads and the law
Case law around operating commercial vehicles outside legal weight limits demonstrates clearly that the problem is not only one of truck welfare, but also operators' and drivers' livelihoods. Andrew Woolfall provides advice