Coupling or uncoupling a semi-trailer to a tractor unit remains one of the industry’s most dangerous procedures. Now JOST has created an automated coupling system called KKS2 that allows the driver to do that task […]
The inaugural Transport News Northern Rewards 2021 took place at Harrogate alongside the Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex Show. Hosted by Yorkshire legend Harry Gration and comedian Scott Bennett. After a traditional Yorkshire breakfast, 15 awards were presented to […]
It’s no longer a question of if, it’s when. Electric battery powered trucks form part of the delivery solution but there remains questions about range, payload and cost. Providing answers to these issues is Renault’s […]
Freight in the City was the first chance for many to see a robust line-up of commercial vehicles in the Great Hall at Alexandra Palace in north London. Dominated by electric powered vehicles the show […]
The last Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex Show at Harrogate was an action-packed festival of bulk haulage suppliers, hauliers and drivers. A packed conference with a keynote presentation from the traffic commissioner, plus four halls and outside displays of […]
With empty shelves, panic buying, and container ships diverted away from congested ports, government has announced its intention to change the current cabotage rules to ‘ease the pressure on the supply chain’ and ‘address the […]
The latest saga in the ongoing launch of DAF Trucks new generation of XF and all-new XG and XG+ lorries took the good and the great of Her Majesty’s Press Corps to Malaga, Spain, to […]
Getting freight from the mainland to the islands and back again continues to be a problem with hauliers complaining about poor service, breakdowns and capacity issues in the run-up to Christmas. With everything pinned on […]
The campaign for longer truck combinations took a hit after the Dutch 32 metre truck trial using two 13.6m trailers failed to make it out through the gates of the test track and onto the […]
Back after a two year absence, the three day Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham returned with exclusives, innovations and optimism. From new parts networks to free haircuts as well as more electric […]
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