Payload penalty
Individual axle load and gross vehicle weight limits are there for a reason. John Kendall explains the issues arising from overloading and some of the equipment available to ensure prevention
Safety burst
Sophisticated cameras and sensors, as well as new mirrors are increasingly making commercial vehicles safer on the road. Keith Read looks at latest developments
Jewel in the crown
Stumbling across really impressive workshops isn’t anyone’s everyday experience. Brian Tinham reports on something rather special in Springburn
Supporting act
Making a profit in the road haulage business has never been easy. Dan Gilkes investigates how a truck's axle choice could make a difference
The big one 2016
Want to know what to expect at the Commercial Vehicle Show – on 26, 27 and 2 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham? Here’s an early selection, from John Challen
Making your ideal weight
Enquiries by operators about on-board weighing systems usually stem from a spot of bother with the authorities; the challenge for producers of weighing devices is to sell the commercial benefit to end users. Kevin Swallow reports
Loaded question
With attitudes hardening and technology forcing the pace, it's time for operators to wise up, argues Andrew Woolfall, of Backhouse Jones Solicitors
Loads and the law
Case law around operating commercial vehicles outside legal weight limits demonstrates clearly that the problem is not only one of truck welfare, but also operators' and drivers' livelihoods. Andrew Woolfall provides advice
Loads better
An advanced load weight monitor for trailers is among developments aimed at improving efficiency at loading bay, while also helping to prevent accidents. John Challen reports
Specs change
Economical and social factors are driving RCV operators to rethink some aspects of their vehicles. John Challen discovers measures being taken to boost safety and productivity, while cutting operating costs