Power recycling
BAE Systems launched its parallel hybrid truck with Denis Eagle at the RWM exhibition. Brian Tinham talked to the developers
Public service
Municipal vehicles may appear to be mostly standard stuff, but they're anything but. And that's not just due to cost-cutting and efficiency, but also the recycling agenda. Brian Tinham reports
Pump it up
When it comes to specifying commercial vehicles, you have to go some to beat what it takes to get high-value gully emptiers right. Brian Tinham reports
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.
Refuse vehicles get insurance safety upgrades
Cheshire East Council's new fleet of RCVs (refuse collection vehicles) has been fitted with 360° hard disk recording camera systems, reversing radar, LED strobes and front and rear-facing LED light-boards.
Renault Trucks skiploader heads to CR Hales
Lowestoft-based waste, scrap and recycling firm CR Hales has taken delivery of the UK's first Renault Kerax 520.42 8x4 drawbar skip loader.
Right time, right place
So what’s involved in re-engineering trucks to meet the requirements of the emerging CLOCS standard? Brian Tinham talks to low-entry cab specialist Dennis Eagle
Intelligence test
In the face of pressurised budgets, local authorities need to make municipal vehicle fleets more efficient and cheaper to run, while meeting increasingly stringent environmental and safety standards. Toby Clark looks at technological developments
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
Swept volume
As local authorities and their contractors come to terms with shrinking budgets, what can transport engineers do to help cut costs. Brian Tinham investigates