• 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 Scanias win five-star safety ratings

    Published On: Thursday 24 September 2026

    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 [...]

  • JHM Butt boosts Edinburgh Council’s vehicle testing capacity

    Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026

    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 [...]

  • Trailing arm inspection advice from BPW

    Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026

    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 [...]

  • Autolift puts safety first with pit jack range

    Published On: Wednesday 23 September 2026

    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 [...]