It’s been a busy start to the year as manufacturers race to get new product launches out, and suppliers announced new deals with customers. Volvo Trucks has introduced a new FH Aero Electric 6×2 tractor […]
The Reefer Trailer Centre will return to the Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 at the NAEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 24-to-26 June. Following a successful debut last year, the company will showcase its Chereau and SOR […]
ContiAcademy champions tyre education and training for fleet operators and tyre technicians by offering bespoke courses to suit the individual needs of a haulier. An operator can order the best driveline, select the most aerodynamic […]
Scotland’s sole oil refinery at Grangemouth has ceased crude oil processing, marking the end of an era for the UK’s oldest refinery, writes Peter Brown. Petroineos, a joint venture between Ineos and PetroChina, announced the […]
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued a £600 fine to West Lothian-based haulier Basil Baird and Sons Limited for illegally burning waste, reports Peter Brown. SEPA served the Fixed Monetary Penalty after the […]
The new Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), which provides a standardised, tiered rating system for HGV workshops across the UK, has been launched, writes Carol Millett. It follows an 18-month pilot that used Daimler Truck […]
United Pallet Network (UPN) has launched SmartTRAK, a bespoke new pallet freight tracking tool which enables users to follow their delivery second by second in real time, writes Carol Millett. The pallet network, which is […]
Truck development is ongoing, and DAF is the latest manufacturer to demonstrate its newest updates with a ride and drive in Spain, reports Lucy Radley back in the January 2025 issue of Transport News. DAF […]
The DVSA is calling on operators to familiarise themselves with the updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, launched today (28 April), reports Carol Millett. The guide outlines the regulations, requirements and industry best practice for maintaining […]
The senior traffic commissioner (TC) has called on drivers, commercial vehicle operators, legal representatives and road safety stakeholders to take part in a review of guidance on the conduct of professional drivers. Richard Turfitt said […]
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