Driver shortage fears worsen as immigration from EU plummets
Published On: Tuesday 19 November 2019
The much-feared Brexit cliff-edge has receded once again, with contingency planning put on ice as the UK set out on the road to a Christmas general election, in a bid [...]
The government has stated its intention to bring the law around the use of mobile phones “into the twenty-first century”, to ensure those using handheld phones in any capacity while [...]
Fleets with HGVs over 12 tonnes gvw operating in Greater London can now apply for their safety permits as required by Transport for London’s (TfL) Direct Vision Standard (DVS) scheme. [...]
Banbury-based Prodrive, best known for its involvement in rallying, is working with Volta in the development of the French company’s electric truck. The vehicle features a low-entry composite cab, made [...]
Diesel still the future for long-haul, says Renault
Published On: Tuesday 29 October 2019
The fuel of the future for long-haul road transport is diesel, according to Renault Trucks alternative energies development director François Savoye. As part of the manufacturer’s recent Alternative Fuels day, [...]
Renault Trucks used its recent Alternative Fuels day to launch its diesel-powered Optifuel Lab 3 heavy-duty artic prototype, promising a 13 per cent fuel saving over existing designs thanks to [...]
Premium manufacturers Bridgestone and Michelin are forging ahead with efforts to produce even more efficient truck tyres. Speaking at the FTA transport manager conference in Sparkford, Terry Salter, truck and [...]
Preparations step up despite fresh Brexit deal within grasp
Published On: Tuesday 22 October 2019
Transport trade groups are busily assessing the detail of Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal and its potential impact on the sector’s operations; but the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has already [...]
Operators need to scrutinise and interpret the results of roller brake-testing, and not just rely on seeing the word ‘pass’ on the bottom line of the generated report. That was [...]