Service of commercial vehicles is an important aspect to consider in regard to the purchase decision and the customer satisfaction. In this category you read about issues to consider when buying a commercial vehicles (truck, van, trailer, tractor) and what is important to know about the commercial vehicle after market, spare parts and repairs.
The steering geometry of a utility vehicle is a complex system. Castor, steering kinematics, toe-in, camber, and kingpin inclination ensure that the wheels always remain under control. Depending on the[…]
The fuel consumption of trucks is determined by many factors. One of them is selection of the correct tires. “Green” tires guarantee low fuel consumption. This was the result of[…]
Truck tires are like shoes. They need new soles when they are too worn. And as with shoes, it is often cheaper to go a shoemaker than to a shoe[…]
Perfect maneuvering into a parking space and seeing the pedestrians—good all-round visibility makes the life of truck drivers easier. The Road Traffic Ordinance requires sufficient visibility under all operating conditions.[…]
Securing loads in trucks is a frequently recurring issue. How is it done right? What could be the consequences for the driver and the owner of a vehicle for securing[…]
Utility vehicle maintenance was fundamentally changed by electronic systems. Service technicians still know engines, brake systems, transmissions or hydraulic systems, but they are now trained mechatronics technicians and no longer[…]
With the Recamic Multiway D, Michelin is offering a new running surface for retread tyres. The expert portal eurotransport.de has reported on this. According to Michelin, it is available from[…]
US trucks like the International Lone Star are rarities in Europe. Anyone who wants to work seriously with these vehicles must usually have to accept using a shorter trailer. This[…]
The Still company already proved as early as 2011 that forklifts can be ecological. At that time, the company launched the Still RX 70 Hybrid forklift. The 36-kW diesel engine[…]