• Trucks will automatically swerve to avoid collision

    Published On: Wednesday 10 August 2016

    The ‘uncrashable truck’ has come a step closer as ZF has revealed an Evasive Maneuver Assist (EMA) system, which it has developed in conjunction with braking system specialist Wabco. The [...]

  • Federal-Mogul developments ‘to ramp up engine performance’

    Published On: Friday 5 August 2016

    New piston, ring and cylinder liner technologies that promise increased performance, reduced emissions and greater durability from heavy-duty diesel engines will be revealed by Federal-Mogul at Germany’s IAA Show in [...]

  • ‘Widespread anger’ as ‘cartel’ truck makers fined €2.9 billion

    Published On: Friday 22 July 2016

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has reported “widespread anger” among hauliers and says it is considering representing the industry in pursuit of compensation, following the European Commission’s (EC) imposition of [...]

  • RHA and FTA call for Brexit meetings with new PM

    Published On: Thursday 21 July 2016

    Following a tumultuous few weeks in British politics, trade associations representing the road transport sector have called for dialogue with the new prime minister, Theresa May, to ensure the industry’s [...]

  • Driverless vehicles consultation ‘a positive step’

    Published On: Wednesday 20 July 2016

    The Freight Transport Association has welcomed a consultation by the Department for Transport (DfT) into issues surrounding driverless vehicles and their uptake on UK roads. While passenger cars are the [...]

  • CO2 strategy for heavy vehicles to step up a gear

    Published On: Wednesday 20 July 2016

    The European Commission has released its strategy for low-emission mobility, which it says represents an essential aspect of Europe’s ability to stay competitive in the years ahead, and cater to [...]

  • FTA names Britain’s best CV drivers

    Published On: Monday 18 July 2016

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the winners in its three ‘Driver of the Year’ contests for 2016, which celebrate driving excellence in the 44-tonne, 18-tonne and light commercial [...]

  • RHA: new wall at Calais ‘not the answer’

    Published On: Friday 15 July 2016

    The Road Haulage Association has responded with disappointment to proposals for a four-metre high, one-kilometre long wall at the port of Calais, in order to address the ongoing security situation [...]

  • Kogan Page publishes Operator CPC self-study guide

    Published On: Thursday 7 July 2016

    Kogan Page has published A Study Guide for the Operator Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Freight, which it says offers the thorough preparation required to pass the OCR [...]