Series production of DAF XG Electric and XG+ Electric heavy-duty trucks has started at its Eindhoven manufacturing plant, writes Peter Brown. The new models extend DAF’s electric truck range into longer-haul applications, joining the XD Electric, XF Electric and XB...
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, from 30 June to 2 July, bringing together fleet operators, manufacturers and suppliers for three days of innovation, networking and industry insight. Since its launch, RTX has stood out for one...
John G Russell (Transport) has taken delivery of three battery-powered MAN eTGX tractors, writes Peter Brown. The firm, which is part of the Russell Group and operates from Coatbridge, has put all three all-electric 4x2 tractors to work on container operations during...
Andrew Grant (pictured) has joined Palletways Edinburgh as sales manager with a remit to drive growth and expand the customer base, writes Peter Brown. He brings more than three decades of commercial and leadership experience, having spent 22 years running pubs in...
With just one week remaining before entries close, transport professionals across the industry are being urged to put themselves forward for one of the sector’s most respected accolades, writes Peter Brown. Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year competition...
Volvo Trucks has launched a new 13-litre combustion engine platform aimed squarely at extending the commercial life of internal combustion technology, writes Peter Brown. As regulators tighten emissions standards and fleet operators demand lower running costs, the...
A study has found that the switch to HGV decarbonisation offers a major opportunity to attract a broader and more diverse workforce, writes Peter Brown. The Attracting Diverse Talent study highlighted key barriers to entry, including low visibility of roles,...
The TGM distribution truck made by MAN has scored five stars in the latest Euro NCAP assessment for HGVs, writes Peter Brown. MAN’s distribution truck for the mid-tonnage segment, up to 16 tonnes, impressed with a well-balanced overall performance across all three...
