OTC is on the move
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is moving from its current address at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds to new premises at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, […]
Toyota and Coca-Cola in fuel cell trial
Toyota is testing a hydrogen fuel-cell truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s European supply operations. Gas manufacturer Air Liquide is supplying the project with hydrogen sourced from […]
Electric van sales decline across EU
Electric vans are taking a declining share of a growing market for light commercial vehicles across Europe, according to statistics compiled by automotive industry body ACEA, while success in the […]
Demand for hydrogen trucks gives Nikola a boost
Increasing demand for hydrogen fuel cell technology appears to be paying off for electric truck manufacturer Nikola. The American company, which builds electric tractor units based on Iveco S-Way chassis-cabs […]
Industry responds to new government first steps
The new UK government is getting to grips with its road freight and passenger transport brief, as well as its wider logistics remit, following this month’s general election – with […]
London DVS grace period extension agreed
Hauliers operating in the capital will have more time to prepare for changes to safety equipment requirements being introduced as part of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) from 28 October, […]
Electric MAN trucks launch in UK
MAN has launched its 42-tonne 4×2 battery-electric tractor unit, the eTGX, in the UK. If fitted with four (out of a possible maximum of six) battery packs, it offers a […]
Truck makers to ‘step up their game’ as safety test scheme welcomed
Manufacturer Scania has expressed its support for a recently announced programme of safety testing for heavy trucks, the first technical protocols for which were published in May. The Truck Safe […]
Progress made on abnormal loads enforcement
Trade associations representing the heavy transport sector have secured commitments from police chiefs that updated guidance will be published on procedure around abnormal loads, following complaints by fleet operators of […]