Prospective lorry drivers could begin their theory and off-road parts of the driver CPC before they are granted their provisional licence, under plans put forward by Ministers. A consultation about the proposals has been launched […]
In the current issue of Transport News, we focus on the internal combustion engines’ last hoop to jump through before they are replaced by alternative fuels. Euro 7 emissions regulations are due later this decade. […]
RENAULT Trucks will be touring Europe with a unique 100% electric truck. The vehicle, an E-Tech T called “Diamond Echo”, features a unique electroluminescent design, sets off on 11 April from the Bourg-en-Bresse plant where […]
NEW Ownership Recharges Volta Trucks Thompsons UK is expanding its E-Parts business with a new factory in Blackburn. The latest location adds to the group’s 11 factories across the UK. The new location will allow […]
A staunch Scania V8 operator, Eyemouth-based DR Collin & Son has bought its first Volvo FH 500 turbo compound tractor unit, writes Kevin Swallow in the current issue. Transport manager David Rosie explains why the […]
IN SUPPORT of the commitment to its local communities, The NWH Group, a family-owned, national waste management and recycling business, has announced an annual pledge of £21,000 to help fund private, community-led, charities. With the […]
In the current issue of Transport News, Jack Carfrae talks to Driver First Assist’s CEO David Higginbottom about its new online training modules after a decade delivering in-person courses. The focus is for lorry drivers […]
Volta Trucks said it was laying the groundwork for a comeback in 2024 after it entered administration last year. The electric truck manufacturer said new owner Luxor Capital had ‘recapitalised’ the company and developed a […]
In the current issue of Transport News, Dan Gilkes talks to Bevan Group’s sales director Roy Shelton. It’s been 16 years since Bevan Group streamlined itself into the limelight with its Bevan21 aerodynamic specification for […]
Currie European Transport saw turnover fall by £3m last year, which it attributed to applying ‘significantly lower’ fuel surcharges to invoices as diesel prices stabilised, reported Chris Tindall. The transport company reported an 8.8% reduction […]
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