Probably the best...
Given the transport industry’s problems with telematics projects that fail to live up to longer term expectations, Brian Tinham establishes some critical keys for success
Procedural propriety
Good drivers may be hard to come by, but the law is clear: if they don't come up to the mark in any way, action has to be taken. Andrew Woolfall explains
Oil to burn
There may be a welcome respite in diesel prices, but don’t be fooled: it won’t last. Ian Norwell looks at the fundamentals of keeping fuel costs under control
On the job training
Driver behaviour monitoring systems – or training aids, if you prefer – are proliferating. Steve Banner talks to developers and operators using them to assess their value
On the right tach
Transport managers and drivers need to know their responsibilities regarding tachograph use, as the industry embraces new legislation and next-generation systems. John Challen reports
On the threshold of a perfect transport storm
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with deadlines: meeting them can be stressful, even costly, but beating them brings that sense of achievement. So it might be with Driver CPC (certificate of professional competence): with the vast majority of drivers qualified by the 10 September due date, we can relax. Ditto, perhaps, Euro 6: manufacturers met compliance targets and operators are running the trucks. So, again, job done.
Open architecture
Will Dalrymple speaks with incoming DAF UK managing director Robin Easton
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
Regime change
With the new regime fast approaching for accrediting operators and transport mangers to practice, Brian Tinham establishes key issues and required actions
Right side of the law
Delegates at the IRTE Conference 2015 were treated to a comprehensive update on legal requirements and responsibilities for operators. John Challen presents the evidence