9th November 2018
Road Test: DAF New XF & CF
The latest DAFs have a huge range of upgrades and improvements, including an all-new transmission. Here’s the lowdown – and our first impressions. DAF launched their new range of XF and CF trucks at the…
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9th November 2018
Road Test: Scania G500 XT / S650 / P220
We put three of Scania’s Next Gen trucks through their paces in the frozen wilds of Norway to see how they perform in ‘proper’ tough wintry conditions. While some parts of Britain are battling against…
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9th November 2018
Road Test: DAF Construction Range
Following on from DAF’s extensive revisions of its general haulage range earlier in the year, construction, double-drive and multi-axle trucks complete the line-up. Trucking got to test-drive three new models. We opted to look at…
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30th October 2018
Brexit clarification issued over Driver CPC
The government has issued confirmation that regardless of a ‘deal’ or ‘no-deal’ Brexit, Driver CPC training is here to stay. The announcement came in guidance notes issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) entitled ‘Commercial…
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30th October 2018
Optifuel Lab 3 targets 13% economy boost
Renault Trucks has revealed its latest research into improving the energy efficiency of diesel trucks with Optifuel Lab 3, its laboratory vehicle developed as part of the FALCON (Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption)…
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30th October 2018
Brexit fears & driver shortage see logistics confidence fall
The British logistics industry has suffered its biggest fall in confidence since 2015, with over half (60.8 per cent) of respondents in a recent survey saying business conditions have become more difficult in last 12…
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29th October 2018
RHA Fuel Card – Challenge us to save you money!
Fuel is a key component and large expense of operating HGVs, so no transport company can afford not to regularly review their fuel strategy. Scrutinising all aspects of fuel buying and usage will pay dividends.…
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20th October 2018
Police mount crackdown on driver eyesight
Police forces in Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands have run a month-long campaign targeting driver eyesight, revoking the licences of those who don’t pass the 20 m numberplate check. Throughout September, anyone stopped by…
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20th October 2018
Ministers and RHA clash over Direct Vision permit scheme
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on ministers and London mayor Sadiq Khan to work with the industry to “support, devise and implement” national and international vehicle standards (including the possible retrofit of equipment),…
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18th September 2018
Merc reveals Actros Edition 1
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled a new Actros Edition 1 at the IAA Show in Hannover – a special model, limited to 400 vehicles worldwide, of which at least 35 will come to the UK. Merc said Edition…
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14th September 2018
Road Test: Volvo FH13-540 (rear-steer tag axle)
Rear tag-axle tractor units might not be as popular as their midlift cousins, but Volvo’s new rear-steer could change all that. Trucking went for a drive in a FH13-540 to see how it performs. Take…
