Driver shortages reported across Europe
A shortage of drivers is preventing more than half of European truck operators from expanding their business, according to a report from trade body the International Road Transport Union (IRU). […]
MAN broadens electric truck offering
Traton subsidiary MAN has expanded its e-truck offering from three basic models to over a million different possible specifications. The new chassis versions of the eTGX and eTGS can be highly […]
Faster over via Dover
A cross-charter agreement between P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries will enable truck operators to travel on the next available sailing by either operator, irrespective of which company the crossing was […]
Ryder: going electric will increase transport cost
Switching to electric trucks could increase transport costs by up to 114 per cent according to research undertaken in the USA by fleet giant Ryder System. Faced with increased pressure […]
All-electric mixer launched at NEC
German concrete mixer manufacturer Putzmeister showed an all-electric mixer at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Built on a Chinese Sany 408P chassis-cab, and featuring a 350 kW/h battery pack from market-leader […]
CV Show launch for bolt-on hybrid power kit
A bolt-on kit to convert rigid distribution trucks to hybrid power was launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show by British company AEM (Advanced Electric Machines). It recovers kinetic energy that […]
RHA manifestos outline regional haulage priorities
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published manifestos setting out its key industry priorities for London and combined authorities in England, ahead of local and mayoral elections on 2 May. […]
MAN to put hydrogen combustion truck into production
Traton subsidiary MAN is set to be the first European truck manufacturer to put a hydrogen combustion- powered truck into production, with the first units appearing this year. They will […]
Continental in version 2 smart tacho warning
Continental Automotive, one of the major providers of tachograph hardware via its VDO brand, has warned of the potential consequences for fleet operators of sending vehicles abroad without the new […]