Elddis’ mirrorless Merc is among UK’s first
Elddis Transport is one of the first UK fleets to operate the new ‘mirrorless’ Mercedes-Benz Actros. Consett, County Durham-based Elddis has operated Mercedes-Benz trucks for over 20 years, and Actros […]
DVSA publishes annual test data
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has recently published results from its heavy vehicle annual testing regime for the second quarter of 2019 – and the takeaway message, the […]
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Trade groups comment on latest CAZ plans
Transport trade associations have warned that the latest clean air zone (CAZ) proposals from local authorities will be damaging to hauliers, despite some improvements as compared to original plans. The […]
Heavy trucks go all-electric in USA
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has delivered the first two Class Eight (80,000 lb GVW) Freightliner eCascadia trucks to customers for operational trials. The trucks, which are part of Freightliner’s […]
Tilbury expansion to boost traction services
British hauliers offering traction services are likely to get a boost when P&O opens a new unaccompanied freight route between Calais and Tilbury. Tilbury is just 25 miles from central […]
Eurotunnel ‘is Brexit-ready’
Eurotunnel’s Le Shuttle Freight operation, which claims to handle 26 per cent of UK – EU trade, now has its Brexit preparations in place. Pre-declaration will operate in the customs […]
Scania launches V8 anniversary trucks
Scania is launching a limited edition of 25 flagship S-series Highline tractor units in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its V8 engine. Available in either two- or three-axle format, each […]
Haulier costs could soar due to off-payroll work rules
Recruitment specialist Driver Require has released an in-depth report for hauliers discussing the impact of forthcoming changes to so-called IR35 rules, designed to ensure that workers providing services through intermediaries […]
Fleets fear two-day port delays as Brexit stand-off escalates
The road transport sector was bracing itself for what commentators were predicting – not for the first time – was the beginning of the Brexit endgame, as the longest parliamentary […]
