NY Recovery goes over the top with biggest accident unit ever
The biggest accident unit ever built on a four-axle chassis by Roger Dyson has now taken to the road with Kent operator NY Recovery.
Isuzu payload seals the deal for Fords of Winsford
Fords of Winsford has added an Isuzu Forward N75.190 long wheelbase manual rigid 7.5 tonne car transporter to its fleet, with the truck's well-documented payload advantage sealing the deal.
Heavy metal
The vanilla fleet tractor is a country mile from chassis required by the recovery sector. Indeed, to get the right result for the operators, it takes more than two to tango, says Ian Norwell
How low can you go?
Low ground clearance poses problems for vehicle recovery operators, particularly those serving the automotive sector. But a new design could provide the answer, says John Kendall
Emergency services: recovered with glory
Just as commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, so too do the breakdown recovery vehicles that service them. One worry on the horizon for urban operators of these long-lived units are emissions restrictions in clean air zones, reports Steve Banner
Crash converters
It's never good news when a truck, van or bus is involved in a road accident. Keith Read takes a look at what's involved in the path to recovery, and establishes what operators should expect
Trio of Dyson recovery trucks on Burrows fleet
East Midlands-based Burrows Recovery has bought another Roger Dyson NRC sliding rotator, bringing its fleet up to three recovery trucks.
Troublesome trucks
Would you know what to do in the event of a van or truck breakdown at the roadside? Dan Gilkes offers advice on prescribed procedures and protocols