Piggyback problem solvers
It’s all very well having greener HGVs to deliver ‘the final mile’. But what if they can’t physically reach their destination? Brian Weatherley reports on a solution from French bodybuilder Libner
Productivity drive
Construction trucks are offering more ways of getting their traction down efficiently these days. Ian Norwell reports from a Barcelona quarry on Renault Trucks' drive options
Off the rack
Once described as niche, the market for quick-turnaround, ready-made trucks is one most manufacturers ignore at their peril. By Chris Tindall
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
Past, present and future
2014 was as disappointing for truck manufacturers as it was delightful for van OEMs – and commercial vehicle buyers generally. Brian Tinham reviews registrations and looks at the implications for 2015.
Safety in our sights
Transport for London’s video message, delivered to the IRTE conference by surface transport managing director Leon Daniels,offered carrots and sticks. Brian Weatherley reports
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
Stralis tractors for Wilson Steven Transport
Cupar-based Wilson Steven Transport is now running its first Iveco heavy trucks – four Stralis Active Space 6x2 twin-steer tractor units from local dealer AM Phillip.
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
The CV Show 2015: driving industry growth
With spring finally upon us, and the green shoots of Britain’s recovery plain for most to see, the NEC, Birmingham, is ready to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show (14–16 April), the UK’s greatest road transport event of the year.