On top of your game at the IRTE Conference
We live in perplexing times. Not just hybrid, but full-electric heavy trucks are finally moving from concept to reality. Platoons and autonomous vehicles are not far behind. Alternative fuels are in the ascendant. The list goes on.
One size fits all?
As more operators face up to a new reality of short-lived contract business, bodybuilders are increasing being asked for relatively standard, but advanced, fare. Steve Banner reports
Operational efficiency - the lean queens
Two concept tractor-trailer combinations unveiled recently have claimed massive advances in operational efficiency. How relevant are these claims to the realities of today’s operators? Peter Shakespeare investigates
Operator costs survey 2019
Driver shortages, market uncertainty and indecision and unrest about the future direction of the country are all factors making life tough for transport operators. John Challen reviews the market with updated FTA and RHA data
Out of our hands
The upheaval and uncertainty in the UK economy caused by 2016’s decision to leave the EU hasn’t gone away. John Challen assesses what impact it has had on the haulage industry, with help from the RHA and FTA
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
Road to recovery
After the Annus horribilis of 2009, some of the transport sector enjoyed better times in 2010. However, most concede they are not out of the woods yet. John Challen reads the runes for fleet operators
Safety in numbers
Fleet engineers choosing from the array of competing money-saving interventions now have evidence-based, independent data on tap. Brian Tinham reports from the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight
Saving the planet
It’s not just about environmental preservation, but good old-fashioned efficiency and cost saving. Brian Tinham reports on Prof David Cebon’s sustainable freight findings
In or out, fleet operators need help and stability
As we go to press, the UK’s population is poised to cast its vote in what’s widely seen as the most momentous referendum for generations. When you read this, of course, we’ll all be enduring the post-mortem and finger pointing. But, whether in or out of Europe, the future for transport looks as tough as ever.