With the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders no longer issuing prompt and detailed new truck registration, it is increasingly difficult to report on the state of the new truck [...]
Robin Easton, who took over from Ray Ashworth as managing director of DAF Trucks last March, has said that although he personally thinks Brexit will not be in the best [...]
Capitb, the organiser of the Talent in Logistics Awards, has announced that entries for the event are now open. The annual awards are designed to provide an opportunity to recognise, [...]
The introduction of a gas-powered version of its 13-litre straight-six engine gives Scania a line-up of gas-powered trucks ranging from 280 to 410 hp. Scania’s new 13-litre engine can be [...]
With the cold season upon us, Derek Bryan – vice president EMEA of fleet management specialist Telogis – offers his perspective on how technology can be harnessed to help fleets [...]
Road transport trade groups and industry suppliers have responded to a range of government measures affecting the sector, which were unveiled in the Treasury’s autumn Budget last week. Key announcements [...]
TfL truck safety scheme to embrace ‘more holistic approach’
Published On: Tuesday 28 November 2017
Transport for London (TfL) has begun its latest consultation into the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) system for HGVs in the capital, promising a ‘more holistic approach’ to truck safety rather [...]
Authorities call for ‘change of attitude’ on brake testing
Published On: Thursday 16 November 2017
Both the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the traffic commissioners (TCs) of Great Britain have warned the road transport industry to lift its game urgently in the area [...]
Clean air zones may trigger stampede for new trucks
Published On: Tuesday 14 November 2017
National fleet operators had taken the introduction of London’s low emission zone (LEZ) in their stride by putting their newest trucks into service in the capital and cascading older vehicles [...]
