Plenty of front
Trailer manufacturers continue to adopt aerodynamic revisions to reduce drag and fuel costs, but what about the cab? Dave Young looks at impending advances in tractor units
No lightweight
Vans may be shedding the pounds, but thanks to judicious design engineering, new materials and alternative thinking, they’re punching well above their weight, reports Steve Banner
Only available in red
Fire appliance chassis are among the most sophisticated in transport. Ian Norwell reports Ulm, Germany, home of bodybuilder Magirus, on how standard trucks morph into rapid intervention machines
Rescue me
Stationary for most of their working lives, then suddenly driven hard for a quarter of an hour, fire engines’ operational duty tends toward extremes. Steve Banner investigates how they are kept ready for action
Right time, right place
So what’s involved in re-engineering trucks to meet the requirements of the emerging CLOCS standard? Brian Tinham talks to low-entry cab specialist Dennis Eagle
Innovative trucks
As vulnerable road users and local residents rise up the agenda for operators in urban centres, truck specifications need to evolve. Brian Weatherley reports on two novel adaptations
Tech Talk: Focus on specifying petrol tank tractors
An overview of modifications required of tractors hauling spirit tankers.
The best of Birmingham
Transport Engineer picks some of the highlights to be seen at the CV Show 2012, coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 24, 25 and 26 April
Marshalling resources
Four years ago Marshalls embarked on a major fleet replacement programme with the emphasis on workplace safety. Brian Weatherley examines its achievements – and productivity gains along the way
Material differences
Although Euro 6 emissions regulations meant heavier engines like-for-like, bus and coach builders have been finding ways to shed the pounds and save on fuel. Steve Banner reports