Blackout: exposing the hidden risks of battery failure in lift passenger emergency systems
Paul Burns of D2E lift consultants explores the effects of poorly maintained back up batteries in lift systems
Road Transport Expo 2025
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is the UK’s premier haulage tradeshow, featuring 300+ exhibitors, vehicle demos, and expert talks on compliance and green tech. Free to attend with parking included, it’s the go-to event for fleet solutions and industry networking.
Site Visit: Leyland PR26 6TJ
Site Visit: Tour of the FOX GROUP facility in Leyland (Hurt Plant Hire) that will include the logistics administration hub, workshop facilities, recycling areas, crush plant, railhead, plant equipment and fleet vehicles.
What changed between EN81-80 (2109) and EN81-80 (2003)
Dave Cooper will explain the changes between the two standards and why they were made.
The Future and Sustainability of Scania
CPD Presentation topics: The speaker will speak about the history of Scania Trucks/Haydock Group and the present range of company products. In addition to this future technology and customer driven developments within Scania trucks will be covered.
8 Key Challenges Facing the Road Transport Engineering Sector
At the APSE Transport Seminar 2024, Emma Thompson highlighted key engineering challenges and workforce development strategies. This blog series will explore these issues, starting with talent shortages and inclusivity.
Freeway joins the 12th IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge as a technology partner
The IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge is a platform that showcases the finest talents and expertise in the bus and coach industry, promoting safety, efficiency, and excellence.
Health and Safety executive (HSE) sends letters to eight hospitals over Covid-19 health and safety concerns
Five hospitals judged to have had high levels of compliance.
Doing the right thing in vehicle maintenance
Gaining and retaining a commercial vehicle operating licence revolves around repute, fitness and whether you have the traffic commissioners’ trust. By Peter Shakespeare
Technician and apprentice excellence hailed at IRTE Skills Challenge 2022
Bumper year for First Bus engineers