• OTC is on the move

    Published On: Sunday 25 August 2024

    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, […]

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  • Toyota and Coca-Cola in fuel cell trial

    Published On: Friday 23 August 2024

    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 […]

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  • Electric van sales decline across EU

    Published On: Thursday 22 August 2024

    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 […]

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  • Demand for hydrogen trucks gives Nikola a boost

    Published On: Wednesday 21 August 2024

    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 […]

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  • Industry responds to new government first steps

    Published On: Tuesday 23 July 2024

    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 […]

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  • London DVS grace period extension agreed

    Published On: Tuesday 23 July 2024

    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, […]

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  • Electric MAN trucks launch in UK

    Published On: Monday 15 July 2024

    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 […]

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  • Truck makers to ‘step up their game’ as safety test scheme welcomed

    Published On: Tuesday 9 July 2024

    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 […]

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  • Progress made on abnormal loads enforcement

    Published On: Friday 5 July 2024

    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 […]

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