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12th January 2022
The DfT has introduced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the retained EU drivers’ hours rules. Approval for the announcement has been given by the secretary of state for transport. Therefore, the new rules…
11th January 2022
The Fred Sherwood Group has signed a three-year agreement with Michelin. As a result, the tyre manufacturer will supply, fit and manage tyres for more than 650 trucks and trailers. The news marks a return…
10th January 2022
The arrival of seven refrigerated units has boosted an operator’s fleet in Stoke. DWP & Sons has experienced an increase in demand for national and international movements. Therefore, the company decided to extend its trailer…
7th January 2022
In order to meet TfL’s Direct Vision standards, A.F. Blakemore & Son has ordered 10 new Volvos. Furthermore, the FM 6×2 tractor units have been delivered into’s the company’s and have a three-star DVS rating. …
6th January 2022
The Tesco fleet of trucks now features the UK’s first commercially used fully electric heavy freight articulated trucks. Specifically, two 37-tonne DAF CF Electrics will transport food and other products. The battery-powered vehicles will operate…
5th January 2022
A connected navigation system from HERE Technologies will be used on the next generation of Scania trucks. The technology will be deployed within the truck manufacturer’s infotainment systems. Therefore, the HERE SDK (software development kit)…
4th January 2022
Volta Trucks has confirmed engineering work has begun on smaller Zero models The two new variants – 7.5-tonnes and 12-tonnes – will be joining the original 16-tonner, with production to begin in 2024. Furthermore, the…
31st December 2021
New laws will be introduced tomorrow as part of a mobile phone crackdown. Specifically, there will be tougher regulations around the use of mobile phones while driving. As a result, it will be easier for…
30th December 2021
An Actros Edition 2 has joined the Maze Logistics Solutions to celebrate the operator’s 10th anniversary. The company’s fleet is dominated by Mercedes-Benz trucks, with 15 of the 26 vehicles carrying the three-pointed star. Therefore,…
29th December 2021
Iveco has joined self-driving truck technology provider Plus as its European partner. Initially, the first job will be a pilot programme in Europe and China for autonomous truck technology. Specifically, the work will involve validation…
24th December 2021
The Renault Truck Commercials (RTC) site in Felixstowe is now open and ready for business. The dealer site is on Hodgkinson Road in the town, an important area for haulage fleets. For example, the premises…
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