Predictive maintenance: living the dream
Predictive maintenance is something of a dream for fleet engineers – knowing exactly when a vehicle might need servicing. But is it practical, or even possible? And if not, what can be done using today’s telematics? By Toby Clark
Probably the best...
Given the transport industry’s problems with telematics projects that fail to live up to longer term expectations, Brian Tinham establishes some critical keys for success
Oil to burn
There may be a welcome respite in diesel prices, but don’t be fooled: it won’t last. Ian Norwell looks at the fundamentals of keeping fuel costs under control
On the job training
Driver behaviour monitoring systems – or training aids, if you prefer – are proliferating. Steve Banner talks to developers and operators using them to assess their value
Open architecture
Will Dalrymple speaks with incoming DAF UK managing director Robin Easton
Over the horizon
Trucks are changing, but what should fleet engineers expect? Will the future be better, or just different and more expensive? Ian Norwell dusts off his crystal ball
Road trains on track?
At first sight, some transport innovations push the bounds of credibility. Platooning – involving convoys of vehicles controlled by one driver – certainly does that. Ian Norwell examines progress
Route Masters
There are two kinds of fleet engineer: those who have embraced telematics and those who will go bust, if they don't, says Ian Norwell. For truck and bus transport engineers there is now ho hiding place
Saints opts for MAN’s driver feedback module
Saints Transport has equipped its entire fleet of 195 MAN trucks and LCVs, from 7.5 to 44 tonnes, with the MAN EcoStyle driver and vehicle performance management system.
Saving the planet
It’s not just about environmental preservation, but good old-fashioned efficiency and cost saving. Brian Tinham reports on Prof David Cebon’s sustainable freight findings