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
Raising expectations
Connectivity, autonomy and innovative electronic technologies are changing the automotive world at an increasingly rapid pace. This is partly in response to changing customer demand, but also to meet updated legislation, particularly in regard to crane safety. Dan Gilkes reports
Reality check
Vehicle engineering concepts that explore the edge are always interesting. Some may come to be seen as follies, but others will change the world. Ian Norwell reports from Berlin and Daimler Trucks' newly unveiled Future Truck 2025
Safer lorries
With the truly horrific consequences of accidents involving heavy trucks still fresh in our minds, Brian Tinham looks at technologies set to make a difference
Knowledge is power
From lowly beginnings, telematics is increasingly at the heart of all sorts of operators’ improvement agendas. Brian Tinham discovers why – and talks to DVSA about its future in next generation enforcement
Tech Talk: Focus on specifying petrol tank tractors
An overview of modifications required of tractors hauling spirit tankers.
Licensed to skill
With many irtec licensed technicians approaching the end of their five-year accreditation tenure, Brian Weatherley considers the IRTE scheme’s successes and its plans for the future
Seeing around the corner
In 30 years’ time, when London and others have restricted city centre roads to only low- or zero-emissions trucks to improve air quality, advances in IT connectivity and automation will have transformed trucks anyway, according to predictions by truck OEMs and component providers. Operational efficiency gains are the main benefit. Will Dalrymple reports
Efficient, flexible, future-proof
With the massive Hannover commercial vehicle event only days away, Brian Tinham previews just some of the attractions of transport engineers and fleet managers
Electronic highways
Scania is among the most passionate and innovative when it comes to developing sustainable transport. Ian Norwell went to its Södertälje HQ, near Stockholm, Sweden, to witness latest ideas