• Volvo goes aero, and launches Europe’s most powerful truck engine

    Published On: Monday 26 February 2024

    Volvo is the latest truck man­ufacturer to take advantage of EU dimensions regulatory reform to introduce a new truck range with a more aer­odynamic and spacious cab. It has also [...]

  • DAF heralds large order from Hoyer

    Published On: Saturday 24 February 2024

    Hoyer, the German company which is said to be the world leader in liquids logistics, is refreshing its tractor fleet with an intake of 165 DAF XG 480 4×2 units [...]

  • Registrations of new trucks up 13.5% in 2023

    Published On: Friday 23 February 2024

    UK registrations of new HGVs rose by 13.5 per cent in 2023, according to recently released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), representing a growth in [...]

  • Training to transition truck technicians to EV

    Published On: Thursday 22 February 2024

    Industry body Logistics UK is to launch IMI-accredited courses to equip heavy ve­hicle technicians to work on high-voltage electric vehicles. Logistics UK has formed a partnership with SMB College (Stephenson, [...]

  • DVSA bulletin on tacho error message

    Published On: Wednesday 7 February 2024

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued advice to heavy vehicle operators regarding an error message that is reportedly being wrongly displayed and recorded by some Stoneridge SE5000 [...]

  • Plea for more time on DVS changes

    Published On: Monday 5 February 2024

    Transport for London (TfL) is facing calls from industry to extend the timeframe for the introduction of more stringent safety equipment requirements for HGVs which fall below the necessary Direct [...]

  • DfT outlines next steps on ER vehicle testing

    Published On: Friday 2 February 2024

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued an update on its call for evidence on heavy vehicle testing, which sought feedback on a range of options that would relax current [...]

  • Europe forges deal on heavy vehicle CO2 emissions

    Published On: Wednesday 31 January 2024

    Negotiators for the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, which comprises ministers from EU member states, have reached a provision­al political agreement on the way forward for the [...]

  • Skiploaders are electric addition for Powerday

    Published On: Friday 26 January 2024

    Recycling and waste manage­ment specialist Powerday has taken delivery of two new Volvo FE Electrics, said to be among the first zero-tailpipe emission skip­loaders to be put into operation in [...]