In from the cold
New trailer technologies, chilled storage solutions, steering systems and telematics provided food for thought at TCS&D 2013, reports John Challen
It’s a long story
With the Department for Transport's 10-year trial of longer vehicles now well underway, John Challen talks to operators, developers and manufacturers about their performances to date
Jack of all trailers
From three northern UK factories, Montracon supplies a huge range of trailers, from reefers to machinery movers to curtainsiders and boxes. And it is just getting bigger, reports Steve Banner
Keep the noise down
Last year’s Quiet Cities conference revealed plenty of sound arguments behind the latest generation of low-noise trucks and hushed ancillary equipment. Brian Weatherley reports.
Temperature-controlled transport: Cold feat
Transporting temperature-controlled products is big business and a range of innovations and systems are available to keep goods chilled. By Chris Tindall
The CV Show issue 2013
Whether you're looking for new trucks, trailers, vans, specialist vehicles, bodybuilders, parts suppliers or workshop equipment and service providers, this year's CV Show has something for every transport operator. John Challen picks out just some of the highlights
Cool curtains
Air curtains have been around forever but R&D at MIRA, aimed initially at improving Dearman’s zero emission refrigeration system, could transform cold chain efficiency across the board. Brian Tinham reports
Cool innovations
With the government under pressure to reduce harmful emissions, including from commercial transport, it’s likely that refrigeration systems will come under the microscope. Brian Tinham reports
Cool operators
Refrigerated vehicle systems continue to see improvements, aimed at reducing costs, emissions and noise. Steve Banner looks at some of the developments to fridge units and the reefers they adorn
Back to the future
With the headline event for 2015 now over, Brian Tinham looks back at some of the innovations that didn’t get the pre-show treatment, yet are likely to deliver future performance improvements