• Truck makers to ‘step up their game’ as safety test scheme welcomed

    Published On: Tuesday 9 July 2024

    Manufacturer Scania has expressed its support for a recently announced programme of safety testing for heavy trucks, the first technical proto­cols for which were published in May. The Truck Safe [...]

  • Progress made on abnormal loads enforcement

    Published On: Friday 5 July 2024

    Trade associations representing the heavy trans­port sector have secured commitments from police chiefs that updated guidance will be published on procedure around abnormal loads, following com­plaints by fleet operators of [...]

  • DFDS to begin UK electric truck rollout

    Published On: Monday 1 July 2024

    Transport and logistics giant DFDS, which already runs an extensive fleet of heavy duty electric vehicles in Europe, says it will begin electrifying its UK operation from this quarter. The [...]

  • ZF unveils hybrid transmission

    Published On: Friday 28 June 2024

    Acknowledging that demand for full-electric vehicles is stagnat­ing in both European and North American markets, German au­tomotive system giant ZF will reveal a new hybrid version of its TraXon 2 [...]

  • Jost GB showcases axle systems at RTX

    Published On: Friday 28 June 2024

    Jost GB attended the Road Transport Expo in June with a range of innovations designed to drive up safety, efficiency and sustainability – including products from its intelligent axle systems [...]

  • RTX reveal for Don-Bur Lifting Deck trailer

    Published On: Friday 28 June 2024

    CV bodywork specialist Don-Bur showcased its latest engineering innovation, a Lifting Deck trailer, at the 2024 Road Transport Expo. One of a batch of 44, it was purpose-built for retail [...]

  • Brigade helps Mr Plant Hire stay safe in London  

    Published On: Friday 28 June 2024

    Enfield, North London-based operator Mr Plant Hire is fitting out its fleet with technology from safety equipment specialist Brigade, including to help it comply with the requirements of Phase 2 [...]

  • Premier Pits introduces Thread Saver to UK market

    Published On: Thursday 27 June 2024

    Workshop equipment specialist Premier Pits has announced the launch of Thread Saver, a new tool range for repairing damaged axle threads and wheel studs, 100 per cent manufactured in the [...]

  • Totalkare lines up loads of lifts for RHCV

    Published On: Thursday 27 June 2024

    Totalkare has announced the continuation of its longstanding partnership with RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) through the supply of two-post lifts at four of the dealer’s facilities across the East Midlands. [...]