DfT to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban
Following our front-page news last month that the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) was to pursue follow-up investigations of heavy vehicle operators found using tyres that were over 10 […]
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Truck market declines again
The UK’s new truck market fell by over four per cent last year – the second consecutive year of decline. While demand for tractors remained relatively stable (and the 4x2s […]
Electric tractors take to the road
MAN and DAF have both put prototype all-electric artic tractor units into service on commercial operations in mainland Europe. Porsche has an MAN eTGM 32-tonner 4×2 handling delivery traffic between […]
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FTA airs concern over Oxford zero emission zone
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have firmed up plans for the zero emission zone (ZEZ) in Oxford city centre. From 2020, only vehicles capable of zero emissions will […]
RHA prepares for truck cartel hearing
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published a legal notice ahead of a hearing by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) on 3-7 June, which will decide whether the trade body […]
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Leased vehicles may escape Birmingham CAZ charge
Leased trucks, vans and coaches that do not meet Euro 6 emissions standards may be exempted from the penalty charges to be imposed in the Birmingham clean air zone (CAZ) […]
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Highways England to join West Midlands enforcement efforts
Traffic officers working for Highways England may stop commercial vehicle drivers on West Midlands motorways, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced, following a new agreement between the […]
Refurbs at Renault
Steve Banner paid a visit to the manufacturer’s Used Trucks factory in Bourg-en-Bresse, France Not content with producing new vehicles, Renault Trucks has started manufacturing used ones, too. It is […]
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DVSA rolls out tougher approach to old tyres
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has said its enforcement teams may now pursue follow-up investigations of HGV, trailer and PSV operators found to be using tyres that are […]
