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?
Rollover revolution
While the industry and legislators alike work to reduce truck rollovers, this type of accident remains doggedly resistant. Keith Read finds out why
In safe hands
Passive and active truck and trailer safety systems are increasingly available, with more about to be mandated. Toby Clark reviews the state of the technologies and likely progress
Stop on a sixpence
Advanced driver assistance systems – based on active, not just passive, safety – are already here and shortly to be mandated. Brian Tinham reports from Heyford Park on current and upcoming systems
Spotlight on stability
Improving vehicle stability beyond the capabilities of ESC systems is being achieved by rethinking some basic technologies, not just reprogramming. John Kendall reports
Drive to safety
How important is the driver of a fleet vehicle to upholding the necessary high levels of maintenance? James Backhouse, from solicitor Backhouse Jones, reckons more than some might think
Best in Show
From trucks and trailers to sensors, systems and services: the CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham) has it all. John Challen and Brian Tinham pick out some of the highlights for NEC visitors
The go-anywhere truck
8x4 tippers are the mainstay of the UK’s construction logistics industry. Peter Shakespeare reviews the latest options, trends and issues surrounding their specification