• Annual test pass rates improve

    Published On: Thursday 3 October 2013

    VOSA has published its 2012-2013 annual effectiveness report, which has demonstrated that annual test first-time pass rates are continuing to improve year-on-year. The report, which was released shortly before Transport Operator’s [...]

  • Industry reacts to fuel duty freeze plans

    Published On: Thursday 3 October 2013

    Industry representatives have responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s pledge to freeze fuel duty until the 2015 general election, on the proviso that savings can be found [...]

  • Drivers ‘under pressure’ to answer phones behind the wheel

    Published On: Wednesday 2 October 2013

    Driver training specialist AA DriveTech has warned that employees are feeling pressured by bosses to take dangerous risks by using their mobile phones whilst behind the wheel. A recent AA/Populus [...]

  • Potential chaos for operators as French Ecotax deadline looms

    Published On: Tuesday 1 October 2013

    Dover ferry booking firm Harbour Shipping has warned of a looming crisis for UK hauliers operating on the continent, as the extended deadline to register with France’s new Ecotax scheme [...]

  • VOSA redoubles focus on van standards

    Published On: Monday 30 September 2013

    VOSA is continuing to ramp up its efforts to encourage van fleet compliance with the launch of a new Van Best Practice Guide, which the agency has said will help [...]

  • FTA asks for Commonwealth Games clarity

    Published On: Monday 30 September 2013

    FTA used its recent Scottish Supply Chain Conference to call on the responsible authorities to clarify arrangements for logistics providers operating in Glasgow during next year’s Commonwealth Games. The event, [...]

  • Cummins to come back with Euro 6 heavy-duty engine

    Published On: Friday 27 September 2013

    American engine manufacturer Cummins is preparing for a comeback to the European heavy truck market with its new ‘global platform’ engine, which will be available in 10.5 and 11-8 litre [...]

  • DAF launches Euro 6 construction range

    Published On: Tuesday 24 September 2013

    Paccar subsidiary DAF has revealed a Euro 6-compliant range of construction trucks covering 4×2 rigid, multi-axle and tractor applications. The vehicles feature increased ground clearance to aid cross-country mobility and [...]

  • Firm Euro 6 prices from MAN

    Published On: Monday 23 September 2013

    Firm prices for Euro 6 trucks have been set by MAN UK for the key models that combine to form the majority of its sales (see table below). While cash [...]