In this issue

Tyres are critical to a truck’s fuel efficiency, and are an important part of the European Commission’s Vecto energy rating system that is issued with every new truck sold. Michelin UK’s Chris Smith discusses choosing […]

Truck driver Petru Pop was crushed to death by a pallet weighing the best part of 1.5 tonnes that fell off a tail lift. His employer was fined in connection with his death, but could […]

In England drivers will be all too familiar with Smart Motorways, an idea originally conceived as a way to manage increasing levels of traffic. It has proven controversial with a number of deaths linked to […]

Famed for its reliability and lightweight specification, these qualities went under the spotlight when Scania launched its XT range from its position of strength as a dominant force in the UK eight-wheeler market. Now approaching […]

How materials are being delivered in bulk transport is changing; the stalwart remains the tipper, but elevated discharge is slowly being phased out in favour of static discharge systems like the heavy duty ejector, moving […]

Transport News’ panel of experts were called into action to select the 2021 Top Truck Award. Contenders hailed from Holland, two from Germany and one from Sweden. The winner was selected from road tests carried […]

THE NEW Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX will be the first commercial heavy duty trucks to come with Amazon’s Alexa built in, which will enable truck drivers to get directions, make phone calls, listen […]

Two separate consultations from the DfT on LSTs and harmonising cargo weight for intermodal freight looks like a win win for road hauliers. Transport News speaks to Andrew Malcolm about the potential benefits of allowing […]

Senior management of transport companies have a duty of care to make sure lorry drivers are protected from attacks as well as medical emergencies because they are recognised by HSE as lone workers. Naz Dossa […]