Trucks On Test

Nothing encourages demand more than being told you can’t have it, so five years after its launch operator requests led to the first Renault Range T High with a flat floor and the steering wheel […]

In last month’s issue of Transport News we focussed on urban deliveries using a 4×2 tractor and short wheelbase trailer. Popular across the European continent, Brits prefer a 6×2 rigid with a rear steer axle […]

Navigating the urban labyrinth with a short wheelbase trailer is popular on the European continent, but isn’t quite as common in British cities, so Kevin Swallow trialled a Volvo FM tractor unit to see if […]

A 6×2 lightweight distribution truck is the most practical choice for urban multi-drop, and this month’s test wagon is currently doing the rounds with Transport Association members raising cash for Transaid. Transport News grabbed the […]

As a leading player in the eight wheeler sector, the construction industry often depends on Scania for innovative transport solutions. Kevin Swallow put the all new XT through its paces to see if it equates […]

To compete in today’s burgeoning mixer market, Iveco has introduced their new slimline Stralis X-Way designed for smooth handling while delivering maximum payload. Kevin Swallow gets behind the wheel to weigh up the new specification. […]

The New XF comes with subtle upgrades that can be easily overlooked. Kevin Swallow took DAF’s flagship around Scotland to see if the changes bolster to its reputation with drivers and owners. LAST YEAR DAF […]

Driving a DAF3300 ATi brought back memories of when being a truck driver was a proper job! With its SpaceCab this truck was ideal for the long haul and its contribution to the road haulage […]

To get the most from a truck fitted with an automated manual transmission you need the added extras to increase and maintain performance. Kevin Swallow took Scania’s new S650 on the road to see how […]

Limited edition trucks always cause a bit of stir, especially if they are presented well. Fresh from testing MANs PerformanceLine, Transport News got its hands on the Actros1 from Mercedes-Benz. To see if this fancy […]