The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for its "failure to cut excessive levels of nitrogen dioxide", primarily from diesel engines.
Green VehiclesRG Bassett & Sons has added a pair of Iveco Stralis Hi-Way tractor units to its fleet – its first on a five-year, manufacturer-backed residual value contract, which also led to a new livery concept.
Tractor Units
With UK operators reporting fuel savings of more than 5% from DAF LF trucks equipped with Paccar Aerobody, bodied versions of the new Euro 6 LF are now being produced for other European markets.
Rigids
2013 witnessed record truck registrations as operators sought to beat the 31 December deadline for Euro 5 or the RPC cut-off for Euro 6. Brian Tinham looks at what it means for 2014
Rigids
In October, converters and bodybuilders will face the climax of one of the biggest regulatory regime changes in their history – EC whole vehicle type approval. Brian Tinham examines the implications...
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Selecting the right trucks for the job wasn't what Boxcar Willie had on his mind, but meeting local wish lists and striking decent deals is enough to stress anyone out. Brian Tinham talks to one...
TrailersPACCAR has named Ronald Armstrong as chief executive officer, with Mark Pigott remains executive chairman of the board of directors, effective 27 April. Armstrong is currently president of PACCAR and...
People
Osiris Subsurface Detection Systems has been named January's winner of the 2014 Merseyside Innovation Awards for its revolutionary new vehicle, which slashes the cost of digging up roads to repair...
Municipal Vehicles
A vehicle recovery firm in Hull has been fined £5,000 with £3,760 costs after a technician suffered serious back injuries when a seven-tonne truck fell from a jack and trapped him underneath.
Lifting & Handling
Volvo is bucking the trend among the big seven truck manufacturers and forecasting only a slight decline in demand for Euro 6 vehicles in the early part of the year.
Sales Figures
Scania has launched a one-day Streamline Euro 6 familiarisation course, aimed at fleet engineers and transport managers, to provide product knowledge and hands-on experience of its new truck.
Driver / People Management
Transport Engineer in association with a major commercial fleet fuel card supplier is running a survey on 'effective fuel management'.
Fuel Pricing