From Handy Shipping Guide: The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has announced that negotiations with M6 Toll road operator Midland Expressway have resulted in an exclusive deal for RHA members to use the road free-of-charge during the month of July....More
From UPI: A British company says its latest GPS system can warn truck drivers when they are approaching roads where they are most at risk of hitting a cyclist....More
From HGV UK: Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution is putting the first Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner (S.CS Universal) to the test within its 280-strong trailer fleet. The trailer also stands out for featuring the new FIXStrap proprietary load securing system offered by Schmitz Cargobull in association with NWE Network Engineering....More
From Commercial Motor: The United Pallet Network (UPN) hopes its move to make European delivery as simple as possible, via an upgrade to its IT, will tempt more hauliers to make European pallet work a mainstay of their operations....More
From Auto Evolution: A truck that works on steam was developed in 1949 in Russia due to the lack of gasoline in some areas after the war, but the project was abandoned shortly due to its complexity and low efficiency....More
From The Telegraph: The central roads and transport ministry is trying to equip all trucks in the country with an electronic tag for toll payment within two years....More
From Transport Engineer: The European Commission proposed new rules yesterday (15 April 2013) to allow manufacturers to develop radically more aerodynamic tractor units, aimed at reducing fuel consumption by a further 7—10%....More
From News Europe: The European Commission announced new EU rules today in order to promote the development of safer and more environmental lorries....More
From Economic Times: European trucks of the future should have longer, rounded, more aerodynamic cabs to save fuel and cut down on accidents, and adopt some innovations already on the road in the United States....More
From HGVUK.com: The Irish Road Haulage Association has voiced its concerns over a planned introduction of a lorry road user charge in the UK and Northern Ireland...More
From Commercial Motor: Electric commercial vehicles are important for the UK but more charging points are needed according to secretary of state for transport, Patrick McLoughlin....More
From Transport Engineer: ATS Euromaster invited truck fleet operators to discover the true value of expert tyre management at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show yesterday (10 April 2013), by picking up a copy of its Inflation Report 2013....More
From HGV UK: Iveco has made its return to the CV Show at the NEC in Birminghm this week, with an extensive stand, packed full of exclusive UK product launches and model upgrades....More
From Commercial Motor: Exhibitors at this year’s CV Show have reported a bumper first day, with plenty more interest and business expected over the next two days....More
From Irish Trucker: Van registrations are up 11.7 per cent for the first three months of the year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders....More
From HGVUK.com: Schmitz Cargobull… has reported that more than 400,000 axles have been manufactured and incorporated in its in-house trailer production...More
From Irish Trucker: In a move that will significantly reduce lead-times for a range of waste and construction vehicles, Volvo Trucks is working in partnership with four key bodybuilders to provide selected vehicles complete with bodywork....More
From Khaleej Times: Horrific road accidents will increase if regulation of truck drivers and the roadworthiness of vehicles are not improved — with Ramadan set to be a particularly dangerous time, say members of the transport industry....More
From Transport & Logistics News: The existing road funding and planning system is broken, despite the serious efforts of the Australian Government to fix it, the chairman of the Australian Trucking Association, David Simon, said today....More
From Transport Engineer: Renault Trucks UK has recognised top performers in its Advanced Apprenticeship Options Programme at its Apprentice of the Year awards and graduation....More
From HGV UK: Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. continues its expansion of distribution centres (DCs) across Europe with the establishment of a 16,000 sqm facility at Genk, Belgium....More
