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  • Truck Rollovers

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