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
Saving weight
The latest models of light commercial vehicles aim to maintain and even increase payloads in tippers, dropsides and conversions by revising powertrains, incorporating new materials and eliminating duplicated systems, among other means. Dan Gilkes reports
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
Hook, load and safer
A round-up of news and recent issues, including: restricting remote control operation distances, new models that extend product ranges, automatic sheet covering systems for skips, the return of TH White, new Hiab product warranties and a Volvo off-the-peg offer. Steve Banner has the detail
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