Using vehicle ‘infotainment’ touchscreens while on the move is a bigger impairment to driver reaction times than driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis, according to research carried out [...]
Renault Trucks is poised to begin production of its electric D and D Wide Z.E. trucks on the same line as conventional models. An additional Z.E. building located next to [...]
The government is now consulting on proposed changes to the Driver CPC scheme, which it says could reduce administrative processes for course approvals, and modernise some aspects of enforcement. The [...]
Reynolds Logistics has chosen has chosen Volvo LNG tractor units to deliver liquefied natural gas to Gasrec truck refuelling sites at Sittingbourne, Swindon, Tamworth and Daventry from the LNG terminal [...]
Four DAF CF Electric three-axle refuse collection vehicles are being trialled by recycling specialist Rova in the Dutch city of Zwolle. DAF CF Electric 4×2 tractor vehicles have been in [...]
Volvo has revamped the four heavy truck models that together account for more than two-thirds of its sales. FH16, FH, FM, and FMX all have new driver interfaces, and active [...]
Hauliers: help us rise to the coronavirus challenge
Published On: Friday 20 March 2020
British transport and logistics representatives are seeking to assure customers and the wider public that the UK supply chain is capable of overcoming the obstacles posed by Covid-19 – the [...]
Prepare for higher wage costs to beat driver shortage
Published On: Tuesday 10 March 2020
Recruitment agency Driver Require has warned that agency rates and driver salaries are set to rise steeply, as a combination of an HMRC clampdown on agency drivers working as limited [...]
Government proposals now under consultation to bring forward a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vans and cars to 2035 or before have sparked a mixed reaction [...]
