It is common practice for ferry operators to make changes to their offering, either by launching new ferries and new routes or retiring old ones. 2023 was no exception, reports Freightlink Solutions. Heralded as ‘one […]
UK TRANSPORT Minister Mark Harper was given a live demonstration of a machine which is hoping to end the scourge of potholes. The Minister was shown the JCB Pothole Pro during a visit to the […]
VOLVO Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre, investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby. Karen Bailey, head of competence development at […]
DAF’s New Generation DAF XB series goes on display in the UK at the EV Show at ExCel London from the 28-30 November. The show exhibit, a 12 tonne XB Electric, is the newest addition […]
THE Road Haulage Association reacted to the Autumn Statement as welcome news for the road transport industry. “We are delighted the Chancellor has listened to RHA’s campaigning efforts on several fronts. We are particularly pleased […]
Volvo’s FH Electric has become the first-ever electric truck to be named International Truck of the Year (IToY) with the jury praising its performance, acceleration, quietness and vibration-free behaviour. Gianenrico Griffini, IToY chairman, said: “With […]
Demand for HGVs grew by 15% in Q3, with more than 11,500 trucks joining Britain’s roads, according to latest figures. The SMMT said it represented the UK’s sixth consecutive quarter of growth and the largest […]
TWO NEW start businesses in the UK’s electric truck sector have come up short with Volta Trucks filing for bankruptcy and Tevva’s proposed merger with ElectraMeccanica over. Volta Trucks filed for bankruptcy in Sweden and […]
ToFLEET management software could become obligatory in the future as part of long-term regulatory trends, FleetCheck is suggesting. Managing director Peter Golding said: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen the DVSA stipulate that software […]
THERMO KING has started production of its latest single and multi-temperature T-1200R Whisper Pro refrigeration units. The units are available in diesel-powered or optional hybrid versions and are PIEK certified, meeting the latest noise regulations. […]
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