Truck & Driver Features 2009

Getting Started

Young drivers can’t get work without experience, but can’t get experience without work - it’s a vicious circle. We offer invaluable advice and take a look at what driver agencies are prepared to take a risk with young drivers.

Accessories

Custom interiors, unique paintwork, steering wheel covers, light bars and personalised number plates – truck drivers will invest a huge amount of time and money in customising their trucks.

Supertrucks Special

This month’s issue has a Supertrucks theme, as we take a look at some of the biggest, fastest, most powerful and most unusual trucks ever built. And on the subject of speed, we’ll be taking a look at chipping – exploring the pros and cons of increasing the horsepower.

25th Anniversary Issue including Accessory Special

This bumper commemorative issue will be packed full of special features, including the results of T&D’s ‘Best Truck Ever Built’ poll. We’ll also be taking a look at how the accessory market has changed in 25 years – from CBs to Bluetooth and from 8-track to MP3s.

Drivers’ Hours

We take a look at the various products on the market that are designed to ensure drivers stay on the right side of the law. Out of hours or out of pocket? Also we’ll provide a sneak preview of what you can expect to see at Truckfest.

Truckfest Special and Digitach round-up

An 8-page report from the UK’s biggest and best truck show, plus a look at how UK drivers are getting on with digital tachographs two years after their introduction.

Used Truck Special

Owner-drivers in the market for a new truck might want to consider going down the good quality used truck route instead. We take a look at each of the truck maker’s own used truck divisions, and see what each has to offer. Or would they be better off buying directly from a UK fleet?

Accessories

As the weather takes a turn for the worse so it becomes increasingly difficult to keep your truck clean. We examine some of the products that will help your truck shine – inside and out.

SatNav round-up

The good, the bad and the ugly. We take an in-depth look at exactly what satellite navigation products are on the market today.

Cross Channel Special

With LD Lines joining P&O, Sea France and Eurotunnel at Dover we ask each company exactly what it has to offer. And then we’ll talk to the drivers who actually use their services.

Personal Injury Claims

Have you been hurt at work? Each year thousands of UK truck drivers are injured in the course of duty, but where do they stand when it comes to compensation? We explore the pros and cons of putting in a claim, and talk to the growing number of ‘no win, no fee’ companies.

Christmas issue and Accessory gift ideas

We take a look at some of the accessories that every truck driver would be delighted to find in his stocking. And we’ll have some to give away in our seasonal quiz.