Look at legalities before considering autonomous vehicles, conference warned
Published On: Thursday 24 September 2026
The legal implications of the future operation of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles came under scrutiny at the Logistics UK Transport Manager conference. In a hypothetical case set five [...]
Four more Scania trucks have been awarded five-star safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks Programme. Scania’s R and G-series trucks have been awarded five stars in both 4×2 tractor [...]
Stertil-Koni mobile column lifts for Roger’s Truck Services
Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Runcorn-based Roger’s Truck Services has invested in a new set of mobile column vehicle lifts from Stertil-Koni, ensuring its workshop is well equipped to provide truck and trailer servicing for [...]
Dr Air Brake: rewriting the rules of trailer diagnostics
Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Diagnostics equipment specialist Dr Air Brake has explained how its Van Trailer Check (VTC), Wireless Remote, Code Talk II and ISO Check technology can turn a maintenance process that previously [...]
When Edinburgh Council developed a new purpose-built two-bay fleet maintenance workshop at its Seafield Waste Depot, the facility needed to support the inspection, testing and maintenance requirements of a varied [...]
Trailer technology provider BPW has released inspection guidance for its Airlight II (AL-II) and Airlight Heavy Duty (AL-HD) trailing arms. “As part of routine maintenance, it is important to inspect [...]
Keeping commercial vehicles safe and roadworthy relies on thorough inspection, regular maintenance and effective annual testing. For HGVs, buses and coaches, where vehicle weights and operating demands are considerably greater [...]
Straightset: brake testing built for the modern CV workshop
Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026
For commercial vehicle operators, brake testing is a fundamental part of keeping vehicles safe and roadworthy. But when equipment needs replacing or upgrading, says workshop specialist Straightset, the practicalities of [...]
Everquip: load simulation cuts legwork from laden brake testing
Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Everquip Garage Equipment is reporting sustained demand from HGV and PSV operators for load simulation brake testing, a year on from DVSA’s approval of load simulation brake rollers at annual [...]