• DfT rolls out plan to ban older tyres and steered axle retreads

    Published On: Thursday 11 July 2019

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a promised consultation into its plans to outlaw the use of tyres aged 10 years and older on trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and [...]

  • FTA slams no-deal Brexit as ‘unacceptable’ for Northern Ireland

    Published On: Wednesday 10 July 2019

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded with concern to conclusions by Northern Ireland’s civil service (NICS) in a data paper on the province’s likely trade and investment prospects following [...]

  • Cadent wins emissions award for power retrofit

    Published On: Tuesday 9 July 2019

    A partnership between technology company Clayton Power UK and one the UK’s leading gas distributors has been recognised at a national industry award for its innovative approach to tackling vehicle [...]

  • Why hydrogen may be the future for trucking

    Published On: Friday 5 July 2019

    Matthew Warden, area director at the motor division of Towergate Insurance, offers his perspective on the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel source In May 2019, Parliament declared climate [...]

  • Alliance Transport Technologies launches fire suppression division

    Published On: Thursday 4 July 2019

    Bus and coach aftermarket solutions supplier Alliance Transport Technologies has launched a new division dedicated to offering fire suppression equipment. Alliance Fire Suppression will offer customers within the bus and [...]

  • Brexit update issued for international hauliers

    Published On: Tuesday 2 July 2019

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has reported that progress is being made by Department for Transport officials seeking road transport agreements with Eastern European non-EU states, to help ensure ease [...]

  • First X-Way 6×4 tractor in UK arrives at Brocks

    Published On: Monday 1 July 2019

    The first 44-tonne Iveco Stralis X-Way 6×4 tractor in the UK has been delivered to Essex bulk excavation specialist Brocks Haulage by Acorn Trucks of West Thurrock. Purfleet-based Brocks ordered [...]

  • WashTec wins Lymm Truckwash tender

    Published On: Wednesday 26 June 2019

    Vehicle washing equipment provider WashTec has been awarded the tender to supply four commercial vehicle wash systems for a £2.3 million new site under development by Lymm Truckwash. Lymm Truckwash [...]

  • Engine refresh heralds launch of new-generation MAN

    Published On: Tuesday 25 June 2019

    Traton subsidiary MAN is to phase in a new generation of trucks before 2021 – with the first stage of the process comprising changes to its engine line-up, to coincide [...]