Play by the rules
Changes to testing and regulations could leave some operators at a loss to know what is required and why. John Kendall outlines what's new, and which vehicles will be affected
Not your problem?
Whole Vehicle Type Approval, conceived to improve safety and cut costs, may have more impact on operators than many realise. Andrew Woolfall explains
On the buses
Keeping buses and coaches roadworthy and costs under control is about attention to detail, all the way from driver walk-around checks to service inspection frequencies. Steve Banner reports
Road to ruin?
In October, converters and bodybuilders will face the climax of one of the biggest regulatory regime changes in their history – EC whole vehicle type approval. Brian Tinham examines the implications for them and for operators
Swept volume
As local authorities and their contractors come to terms with shrinking budgets, what can transport engineers do to help cut costs. Brian Tinham investigates
Tech talk: Focus on specifying trailer brakes
In the first of a new series of technical articles, Will Dalrymple speaks with axle supplier BPW about the technical issues involved in designing suspension systems for trailers
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
Minibus engineering
When Lancashire County Council's fleet manager engaged bodybuilder Mellor to design and build easy-access buses to Type Approval standards, it opened a can of worms. Brian Tinham reports
Moving with the times
Updates to legislation, as well as the continuing need for less polluting buses and coaches could impact heavily on operators, manufacturers and technicians. Steve Banner charts likely changes
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