Professional standard
As the transport industry increasingly wakes up to the importance of competence and compliance at every level, including vehicle inspection and maintenance, irtec is trending upwards. Brian Tinham reports
Rapid response
Legislation, cost-cutting and even tails wagging dogs are among the headaches for vehicle constructors in the fire and ambulance sectors. Brian Tinham reports
Partners in safety
Two former school friends are collaborating to improve the safety of commercial vehicles, one wheel at a time. Steve Banner reports
Payload penalty
Individual axle load and gross vehicle weight limits are there for a reason. John Kendall explains the issues arising from overloading and some of the equipment available to ensure prevention
Relax? Don’t do it
No one can afford to be complacent over health and safety at work. Andrew Woolfall reviews the legal position for all involved in transport, and reveals common mistakes and the very real risks
Roll reversal
Development work to try and prevent rollover continues at various research houses around the world. But, Dave Young asks, are we much closer to solutions?
Rolling down the road
Anyone who has experienced a truck wheel detachment will know the feeling, but all of us should be aware of the consequences. Brian Tinham examines wheel security in light of the new FTA/IRTE guidelines
Safe not sorry
Operators, workshops and even technicians themselves are still falling foul of safety inspection issues. Brian Tinham talks to the FTA’s Andy Mair about what’s going wrong
Safer lorries
With the truly horrific consequences of accidents involving heavy trucks still fresh in our minds, Brian Tinham looks at technologies set to make a difference
Safer passage
Europe's General Safety Regulation will significantly change vehicle safety specifications. Brian Weatherley examines the impact on truck makers and buyers, and asks whether more should be done to encourage early adoption