Specialist training around the transportation of abnormal indivisible loads has been announced by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). Abnormal indivisible loads (AILs) are transported as a whole, because it’s typically to expensive or risky to divide them. The course…
Brittany Ferries has reported an increased demand for unaccompanied trailers to travel on their fleet. Post-Brexit covid tests, driver delays and increased paperwork are just three of the reasons given by operators for the switch. All ferry companies reported a…
Despite the ongoing covid-19 restrictions, operators will not see any adverse effects aftersales and customer service. That’s the message from Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK boss, Wolfgang Theissen, who has moved to reassure his customers as the pandemic continues. “Covid-19 continues to…
DAF Trucks has added another electric truck model to its line-up, with LF Electric joining the CF Electric. The new LF Electric is designed for urban distribution and offers a range of 280km. A lithium iron phosphate battery provides 282kWh…
As the haulage world continues to move away from fossil fuels, Scania has revealed details of its electric and hydrogen future. Battery electric vehicles will be the biggest driver in the move to a sustainable transport system, says Scania. Battery…
Thermo King has announced a program that allows operators to trade in and trade up their refrigeration units. The ‘trading up’ element of the initiative involves Thermo King’s new Advancer A-Series trailers. The range features three versions of Advancer A-Series:…
An agreement has been signed by PACCAR and Aurora to develop, test and commercialise autonomous trucks. Peterbilt and Kenworth cabs will be used for the project, which will integrate PACCAR’s autonomous vehicle platform with Aurora Driver. Aurora provides a range…
The introduction of a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) ‘allow list’ by Transport for London (TfL) has been welcomed. DVS is designed to help eliminate death and serious injuries from London’s streets by reducing blind spots. It is controlled via a…
Fans of Scania 6×4 and 8x4s have a new liftable and dis-engageable tandem bogie (LDTA) axle to consider. Offering fuel savings of up to 3%, the tandem bogie axle has an optional lift-and-disengage function. The new unit is available to order…
With more than £11 billion needed to repairs the UK’s potholes, JCB has developed Pothole Pro – a machine that can help. The construction equipment company has created Pothole Pro, which can repair holes in under eight minutes. With a…