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NOW that it is clear that twin-steer tractive units for 38 tonnes GCW are here to stay, some manufacturers have begun to tailor their products more closely to operator requirements. ERE has introduced a lighter, less costly alternative to its rubber sprung 6x2 that is better suited to lighter kingpin loads. CM has road tested the latest CP-Series ERF, with Cummins LTAI0-290 engine, Fuller nine-speed gearbox and Rockwell singlereduction drive axle, over our 1,186km Scottish route. The full report is in next week's issue.
• A mock traffic and a question-and-answer session between operators and truck manufacturers promises to be the highlights of this week's CM Fleet Management Conference. Read all about them in next week's issue along with a full report.
• The Road Haulage Association has attracted its largest attendance for many years to its annual conference, to he held this year in Portugal. Early news will be in next week.