Safe and sound
The XL standard for curtainsider trailers and bodies is rapidly gaining ground as operators see tyhe value of enhanced load security. But all is not quite as it seems, says Steve Banner.
Safe and sound?
Prohibition notices are still being srved for insecure loads, despite the rise of EN 12642-XL certified curtainsiders. Steve Banner examines the issues and warns operators that the European standard is not a simple fix
Keep the noise down
Last year’s Quiet Cities conference revealed plenty of sound arguments behind the latest generation of low-noise trucks and hushed ancillary equipment. Brian Weatherley reports.
Technology trailer
Semi-trailers ain’t what they used to be: they’re much more sophisticated, efficient and productive. Or at least they should be. Brian Tinham explains
Marshalling resources
Four years ago Marshalls embarked on a major fleet replacement programme with the emphasis on workplace safety. Brian Weatherley examines its achievements – and productivity gains along the way
Load security: Clamp down
Enforcement authorities are working to revise guidance on load security, and are peering inside trailer curtains with increasing frequency. Peter Shakespeare reports on the latest moves to clamp down on load security
French connections
The recent Solutrans Show in Lyons had plenty to interest for truck and trailer operators alike. Brian Weatherley picks out the main engineering breakthroughs
Your shout
The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) has recently raised the issue of thorough examinations and load tests for lorry-mounted cranes.