Compliance concerns outlined in traffic commissioners’ annual report
Great Britain’s independent regulators for the HGV and PSV sectors, the traffic commissioners (TCs), published their annual report to the transport secretary in October, highlighting some of the key compliance […]
EU border check system delayed
The European Union has delayed introducing a fingerprint and facial scan check system for non-EU citizens at all EU borders which was due to be rolled out on 10 November. […]
DAF enhances New Generation trucks
Miller valve timing is among the enhancements that Paccar subsidiary DAF has introduced so its New Generation XG+, XG, XF, XFC, and XD trucks can meet the 2025 EU VECTO […]
Renault Trucks prepares to hit 2025 VECTO targets
The 2025 Renault Trucks Range T, C and K models incorporate changes to assist the Volvo Group subsidiary in meeting the EU’s VECTO standards, which demand a reduction in fuel […]
MAN eTrucks hit the road in Germany
MAN Truck & Bus has started to deliver its fully electric heavy-duty trucks to customers. Automotive component supplier Dräxlmaier will use the first customer-owned MAN eTGX to transport batteries for […]
New government moves ahead with Driver CPC reforms
The new government has announced today that it intends to proceed with the previous administration’s planned reforms to the Driver CPC scheme, with the aim of introducing them in late […]
Bulk DVS grace period process announced for larger fleets
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published details of a new process that will allow larger truck operators to make a bulk application to take advantage of the grace period […]
Manufacturers issue IAA warnings on electric truck infrastructure
Leading truck manufacturers exhibiting at last month’s IAA Transportation event in Hannover admitted that European targets around the shift to electric trucks could be out of reach unless marked progress […]
Trade groups: make transport a planning priority
Organisations representing the road transport sector have responded to a government consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which closed last month. The NPPF sets out […]