The latest annual report on the ten year trial of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) by the Department of Transport has shown greater safety of the vehicles than their shorter HGV rivals and a significant amount of miles saved by delivery … Continued
First impressions of the Mercedes Actros were so strong from one customer they not only bought another identical truck but have two more on order. Whitworth Bros is a firm of flour millers and distributors based in Wellingborough and they … Continued
The excellent off-road abilities of the VW Amarok were the primary reasons for it to become a search and rescue vehicle in one of the most densely wooded parts of the country. It’s been put through its paces by Surrey … Continued
For those businesses wanting more than a standard panel van, VW vans may have something for you with a new finance leasing deal. VW vans are extremely popular as bespoke and off-the-shelf conversions and now the firm is offering flexible … Continued
The Mercedes Econic has been unveiled as a major step forward in improving pedestrian and cyclist safety our roads, as the firm looks to build on its success in other markets. The truck is becoming increasingly popular with councils and … Continued
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a government proposal to ban lorries in cities to boost safety will not work. The government is examining whether safety can be proved by restricting access to cities at peak hours. There’s now a … Continued
The all-electric Nissan e-NV200 is to provide a lifeline for hundreds of vulnerable and elderly people in South East Wales by delivering meals on wheels. Five of the impressive vans have been selected for the job by Torfaen County Borough … Continued
They call themselves the fourth emergency service and now the AA has signed a major new contract to have the VW Transporter as their perfect patrol partner. The emergency breakdown firm has opted to use the Volkswagen because they are … Continued
A conference is to be held between industry professionals across Europe to discuss the future of automated trucking in Stuttgart, Germany, in October. With the Netherlands’ Presidency of the European Union next year, it is expected that the Vienna Convention … Continued
The Renault Range C has been selected after a competitive evaluation process to join road surface specialist firm Hazell and Jefferies. So impressed were employees with the truck’s performance, that they have ordered 11 Range C430’s. The 32 tonners took … Continued
With the first deliveries scheduled to take place in September, the new VW Transporter is available to order in all panel van guises. In addition, VW has also announced that all of its variants, including passenger carrying versions, are also … Continued
New figures have revealed the growing problem for haulage firms in the UK when illegal stowaways are discovered. The Home Office has revealed that fines have increased fourfold to £4.2 million a year – that’s a total of £12.4 million … Continued