• Scania rolls out latest new generation chassis and cabs

    Published On: Friday 8 September 2017

    VW subsidiary Scania has rolled out the next phase of its new generation trucks – with the launch of construction and heavy-duty chassis, and the full range of cabs, including [...]

  • To Brexit and beyond

    Published On: Thursday 7 September 2017

    Researcher and supply chain risk expert David Hogarth discusses the challenges fleet operators could face after Brexit in recruiting and retaining drivers from the EU The government has no agreed [...]

  • New engine for refreshed DAF LF

    Published On: Monday 4 September 2017

    Paccar subsidiary DAF has revamped its British-built LF light/medium-weight truck with a new 3.8-litre engine which is says is ideal for light urban distribution applications. Trucks fitted with the new [...]

  • Pall-Ex welcomes five new members

    Published On: Thursday 31 August 2017

    Palletised freight network Pall-Ex has announced further expansion with the addition of five fleet operators to its UK membership. Baytree Transport, based in Berkshire, will cover locations in the Reading [...]

  • Pet services provider turns to Intelligent following serious collision

    Published On: Thursday 31 August 2017

    Petcare services provider Bruce’s Doggy Day Care is rolling out a connected vehicle camera solution across its fleet after footage of a serious road collision involving one of its vans [...]

  • A-Plant appoints Fleet Source for nationwide Driver CPC training

    Published On: Friday 25 August 2017

    Transport training provider Fleet Source has been chosen by plant, tool and equipment hire specialist A-Plant to be its main provider for Driver CPC training. A-Plant hires a vast range [...]

  • Garmin launches new truck navigation device

    Published On: Friday 25 August 2017

    Garmin International has launched a new navigator designed specifically for trucks, in the form of the dēzl 580 LMT-D – with features including easy break planning, built-in Wi-Fi for seamless [...]

  • eCanter comes to Europe

    Published On: Thursday 24 August 2017

    Daimler subsidiary Fuso has begun European production of its all-electric Fuso eCanter 7.5-tonner at its assembly plant in Tramagal, Portugal. The truck has been manufactured at Fuso’s factory in Kawasaki, [...]

  • Consultation on heavier alternative-fuel vans

    Published On: Wednesday 23 August 2017

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on proposals which would allow ‘alternative-fuel’ vehicles of up to 4.25 tonnes to be driven on car licences, and continue to [...]