17th August 2017
Volvo FE gets power bump
Volvo’s FE range has been updated with a 350 bhp engine and a new nine-tonne front axle. The power boost is intended to make the FE a stronger option for more demanding distribution, refuse handling and…
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1st August 2017
DVSA will now test truck emissions at the roadside
DVSA has announced it will be targeting truck drivers and operators cheating vehicle emissions with new roadside checks that come into force in August. In May 2017, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…
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17th July 2017
Trucking Live returns bigger & better than ever!
Trucking Live Shropshire is set to become a major attraction when it returns to Oswestry Showground on September 23–24, 2017. Appealing to enthusiasts and families alike, Trucking Live Shropshire will feature trucks on show and…
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17th July 2017
RHA launches funded legal action against truck cartel
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is asking UK haulage and logistics firms – whether or not they are RHA members – to sign up to its legal action for compensation against truck manufacturers found guilty…
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23rd June 2017
Renault finally launches right-hand drive Range T High
In response to the changing UK and Irish markets – and demand from customers – Renault Trucks has introduced a newly-engineered right-hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The right-hand drive Range T High with…
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8th June 2017
Scania reveals Next Gen G-series
Scania has taken the wraps off an all-new G-series truck range to sit alongside its Next Generation R- and S-series models. The Swedish manufacturer said G-series cabs are available with low, normal and high roof,…
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8th June 2017
Security guide helps hauliers fight back against cargo criminals
A new guide advising road hauliers how to best protect their cargo has been published in a bid to cut freight crime. The Cargo And Road Transport (CART) Security Guide has been written in collaboration with…
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7th June 2017
TC warns drivers to respect the role of enforcement staff
Traffic commissioner Nick Jones has reminded drivers and O-licence holders they need to understand and respect the rights of public employees, including those who carry out enforcement activities. His message followed a public inquiry in…
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7th June 2017
Wincanton places record-breaking Range T order
Wincanton has placed its largest ever order for 100 Renault Range T tractor units – each of which are liveried in Wincanton’s distinctive blue branding – which began entering service in May. Funded by Renault…
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6th June 2017
‘Ailsa’ limited edition FH marks Volvo’s 50 years in the UK
Volvo Trucks is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first entry proper of Volvo trucks to the UK market with a new ‘Ailsa’ Edition FH. The strictly limited edition has a production run of just…
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17th May 2017
Campaign launched to encourage women HGV drivers
Midland Expressway Ltd, the operator of the M6toll, has launched a national campaign to encourage more women to join the haulage profession and become HGV drivers. The campaign, titled ‘HerGV’, launched at the Commercial Vehicle…
