Hook, load and safer
A round-up of news and recent issues, including: restricting remote control operation distances, new models that extend product ranges, automatic sheet covering systems for skips, the return of TH White, new Hiab product warranties and a Volvo off-the-peg offer. Steve Banner has the detail
Council puts faith in 4x4 FMXs with Powertronic
The first FMX snowploughs in the UK, including the first FMX 4x4 variants, have entered service with South Gloucestershire Council.
Winter preparation: no pearls without grit
Budget cuts are forcing some authorities to fit gritting equipment to vehicles ostensibly used for other work. Chris Tindall spreads the news
Winter warmers
This winter's appalling weather brought local councils' road clearing efficiencies into sharp focus. Brian Tinham talks to fleet managers about their vehicle choices in difficult economic times