DVSA has announced it has made changes to the rules governing Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) as a result of a recent consultation – but COVID-19 may have already rendered them ‘outdated’. Following the views expressed by drivers and…
The government is being urged to follow through on its promise made two years ago to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers as the situation has not improved, and many drivers are being forced to take rest breaks in…
FTA and professional membership body The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have launched the Good Practice Guide for COVID-19, The document shares practical advice on how operators and logistics firms can restart their operations safely, effectively and quickly…
DAF is introducing hydraulic front-wheel drive that can be activated at the flip of a switch for trucks that clock up most of their mileage on the road, but are sometimes required to drive off-road or in slippery conditions. This…
Haulage firms have called on the government to do more to help them through the coronavirus crisis as they gear up to drive economic recovery. A survey of 600 operators has revealed the vast majority of hauliers are still struggling…
Volvo Trucks has taken the wraps off a new generation of FH, FH16, FM and FMX heavy-duty trucks with a strong focus on the driver, safety and productivity. “We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to…
MAN has uncovered its new TG range including a new flagship TGX – and driver acceptance is very much in focus. A completely new cab, boosted fuel efficiency and a host of innovations usher in a bold new chapter for the German…
Iveco and US tech firm Nikola seek to “disrupt” the industry with the TRE – a battery electric and eventually hydrogen-powered tractor unit for European markets. Iveco has partnered with Arizona, US-based hydrogen fuel cell and electric drivetrain manufacturer Nikola…
Scania has committed to set target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions “at the pace and scale that science dictates” in response to a call by the United Nations for business to step up and take bolder actions in tackling climate…
Scania has lifted the lid on a new fully autonomous cabless concept truck called AXL which has been put together using the company’s modular design system. Much like Volvo’s VERA concept tractor unit, Scania’s AXL is initially aimed at operation…