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Low Ryder Econic tractor for Reynolds
March 19, 2019 · No comments

The first Mercedes-Benz Econic tractor unit to go into service in the UK has been delivered to fresh produce supplier Reynolds by Ryder. Based on the 18-tonne low-entry...

Howard Tenens doubles size of gas fleet
March 19, 2019 · No comments

Independent logistics company Howard Tenens has added two more 26-tonne, 340 bhp Scania compressed natural gas powered rigids to its fleet, bringing the total number of dedicated gas...

Crunch time: industry urges MPs to end Brexit ‘farce’
March 12, 2019 · 1 comment

As Parliament prepares to vote again tonight on Theresa May’s Brexit deal, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged MPs to “consider the needs of those tasked with...

European truck carbon emissions targets agreed
March 8, 2019 · No comments

Europe’s truck makers now face the tough task of reducing new vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by an average of 15 per cent by 2025 and 30 per...

Greater Manchester plans biggest CAZ outside capital
March 8, 2019 · No comments

Pre Euro-6 HGVs and buses operating in Greater Manchester are likely to face £100 daily charges from 2021, under plans released by regional authorities late last month. The...

Protect against ULEZ charges with geofencing
March 7, 2019 · No comments

Derek Bryan, vice president EMEA at Verizon Connect, discusses how to avoid falling foul of new emissions regulations in London In April 2019, London’s air quality policy will...

DfT to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban
February 27, 2019 · 1 comment

Following our front-page news last month that the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was to pursue follow-up investigations of heavy vehicle operators found using tyres that were...

Truck market declines again
February 21, 2019 · No comments

The UK’s new truck market fell by over four per cent last year – the second consecutive year of decline. While demand for tractors remained relatively stable (and...

Electric tractors take to the road
February 20, 2019 · No comments

MAN and DAF have both put prototype all-electric artic tractor units into service on commercial operations in mainland Europe. Porsche has an MAN eTGM 32-tonner 4×2 handling delivery...