This is the UK’s first zero-emission hydrogen electric HGV which has been revealed by Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS). The firm says its design is a game changer and they have unveiled a 40-tonne demonstrator to illustrate what their vehicle can … Continued
Over the last year there have been two major threads in commercial vehicle news – the burgeoning driver shortage crisis and the emergence of fully automated HGVs such as that trialled by Daimler. Could this be the answer, and are … Continued
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 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
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
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
In a policy document, Supporting economic growth in Scotland’s cities, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged commonsense in developing Scotland’s transport policy. 75% of freight in the country is carried by road, and where some road users find HGV’s … Continued