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28th December 2020
The trade deal struck between the UK and the EU has been cautiously welcomed by truckers and operators. For many people, any sort of agreement was better than the ‘no deal’ option. But there will…
24th December 2020
In recognition of 30 years since the launch of the Magnum model, Renault Trucks has given a 1997 version a new lease of life. Authorised dealer RH Commercials has carried out the restoration work on…
23rd December 2020
The UK-French border has reopened after a 48-hour ban on travel across the channel. The removal of the barrier to entry does – however – carry certain restrictions and requirements. Everyone who travels to France…
22nd December 2020
The ban on trucks leaving the UK is still in place, with all sides working on a swift resolution. Reports suggest somewhere in the region of 1,500 trucks are currently parked up in Kent. The…
21st December 2020
The new coronavirus strain has led to France suspending freight transport from the UK. The 48-hour ban began at midnight on Sunday and has caused confusion and chaos on the roads. However, Transport secretary Grant…
17th December 2020
A donation of £70,000 has been made to NHS Charities Together by Volvo Trucks. The contribution has come after the manufacturer pledged £1,000 to charity for each FH Unlimited Edition tractor units that sold in…
16th December 2020
A report released by Logistics UK (formally the Freight Transport Association) has highlighted the impact that Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the transport industry’s ongoing skills shortage. The Skills and Employment Report 2020…
15th December 2020
The UK’s market leading truck manufacturer has taken the opportunity to thank to all of its drivers who have kept working through the ongoing pandemic. DAF’s managing director, Laurence Drake admitted it had been a…
14th December 2020
Truck manufacturers are developing their alternative powertrain options as the gradual move away from diesel continues. Much has been made in recent years of new electric trucks, but OEMs are not putting all their eggs…
11th December 2020
Right-hand-drive variants of the DAF CF electric have been announced by the truck manufacturer, with production starting in March 2021. Initially available in 4×2 tractor and 6×2 rigid configurations, the CFs will be powered by…
10th December 2020
As hauliers yesterday found out the fate of their applications for ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) permits, many were left disappointed as they missed out. The permits allow operators to transport most types…
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