6-tonne Master to take on conventional 7.5-tonners
Published On: Sunday 5 August 2018
Renault Trucks has introduced an innovative new contender into the 3.5-7.5-tonne GVW sector: a 6×2 version of the front-wheel drive Master chassis-cab. Constructed using a wide-track low-height chassis with an [...]
RAM Tracking: over half of fleets plan expansion despite Brexit
Published On: Friday 3 August 2018
Well over half of fleet managers in the UK are shrugging off market concerns and planning to expand over the next twelve months, according to a survey coordinated by vehicle [...]
Mercedes-Benz has abandoned hybrid truck drivelines in favour of efficient diesels and all-electric vehicles, according to Stefan Buchner, the head of the manufacturer’s truck division. Speaking at a pre-IAA Show [...]
Industry positive on Brexit progress amidst political turmoil
Published On: Monday 16 July 2018
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) have both cautiously welcomed attempts to secure “frictionless” trade between the UK and EU as part of the British government’s [...]
DfT unveils ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plans for HGV
Published On: Thursday 12 July 2018
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its new Road to Zero Strategy, which outlines its ambitions to slash vehicle emissions over the coming decades, including from HGVs. In a [...]
Training win for Wincanton at Talent in Logistics Awards
Published On: Wednesday 11 July 2018
The Wincanton Health, Safety, Driver Training & Development Team (Co-Op Contract) has been named Training Team of the Year at the Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, which took place last [...]
Commercial vehicle mirror technology provider Spafax International Ltd has highlighted the cost and safety benefits of its polycarbonate mirror range for truck and bus applications. “Often the first item to [...]
AdBlue distributor Certas Energy Lubricants has provided guidance for operators regarding the procurement and handling of the fluid. With the drive to improve air quality in UK towns and cities [...]
Jack Richards & Son improves safety with SmartDrive Systems
Published On: Tuesday 10 July 2018
Norfolk haulier Jack Richards & Son has equipped its fleet with SmartDrive Systems’ video-based driver risk management programme in order to better manage driver performance and on-road risk – and [...]
