Plug and play
Older trucks may have been beset with erroneous warning lights, but their modern counterparts are more robust. Steve Banner takes advice on what to look for, how to do it and reasons for problems
Predictive maintenance: living the dream
Predictive maintenance is something of a dream for fleet engineers – knowing exactly when a vehicle might need servicing. But is it practical, or even possible? And if not, what can be done using today’s telematics? By Toby Clark
Presidential address
SOE president Chris Grime talks to John Challen about industry and technology challenges and the importance of teamwork in achieving acceptable transport solutions
Raising the standard
As trucks get more sophisticated and operators spend more time worrying about compliance, workshop equipment is getting smarter and slicker. Steve Banner reports
Rubbish in, rubbish out
Vehicle diagnostic equipment is only as good as the technician driving it. Robin Dickeson examines the issues in light of evolving technology, and operators' and workshops' desire for growth
Knowledge is power
Transport managers forced to work their vehicles harder and longer are finding interesting ways to make that work. Brian Tinham looks at commercial opportunities but also new technology being adopted in the waste sector
Lane discipline
Selecting workshop equipment, services and training to maximise efficiency, market appeal and compliance need not be as challenging as it seems. Steve Banner explains
Taking the pulse
Inaccurate or poorly interpreted diagnostic data costs vehicle operators, dealerships and workshops time and money. Brian Tinham takes advice on the issues and possibilities with current equipment
Technician time
When Iveco launched its award-winning Stralis Hi-Way tractor unit last year, it wasn't just the truck that was special. Keith Read looks at its diagnostics
Technician training
Apprenticeships are increasingly being used as a recruiting mechanism by companies large and small in the transport sector, with irtec accreditation the ultimate accolade. Brian Tinham reports