Israeli-backed electric truck startup Ree Automotive has revealed a 6.4-tonne gvw delivery truck after intensive customer evaluations at its UK engineering facility in Nuneaton. The P7-B is built on Ree’s [...]
BorgWarner’s Akasol ultra-high energy battery system has been selected by a European manufacturer to power its first range of heavy-duty electric trucks. Series production of the 4×2 rigid axle, 18-ton [...]
German trailer giant Schmitz Cargobull is doubling production at its recently-opened trailer assembly plant in Manchester. Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland’s managing director of operations, Paul Avery, explained: “Operators are [...]
Retail giant Tesco has put its first 18 + 1 tonne electric truck into service. The Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide has a Solomon Commercials refrigerated body and is delivering [...]
Steve Banner caught up with temperature control specialist Carrier Transicold to discuss its latest technologies for the sector Even though a truck might be zero-emission, there is no guarantee that [...]
Despite slight falls in fuel prices at the pump over recent days, industry stakeholders have continued to warn of the impact of high prices on haulage and logistics operations, as [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has stated its opposition to the reinstatement of the HGV road user levy, which is due to return into force next summer. Originally introduced in [...]
Hauliers carrying migrants may face higher penalties
Published On: Tuesday 19 July 2022
The Home Office has opened a consultation on new proposed regulations which would increase the maximum penalties for hauliers and drivers found to be carrying migrants illegally. The regulations include [...]
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler Truck, the Traton Group which manufactures MAN and Scania vehicles, and the Volvo Group which is responsible for the Volvo and Renault truck brands, have reportedly completed [...]
