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 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 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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]