Pickerings Plant has taken delivery of two new series Volvo FM 6x2 rigid trucks equipped with the 10-tonne front axle, and promptly ordered another six.
Drop Side
The DfT (Department for Transport) has opened two public consultations – one on removing some exemptions from operator licensing, and the other concerned with changes to annual HGV roadworthiness...
Road Tests
The Highways Agency is to become a government-owned company, which, says DfT (Department for Transport), will ensure greater certainty over the upgrades planned between now and 2021 under the...
Driver / People Management
Heavy lifting transport specialist ALE has unveiled the latest addition to its transport fleet – the Trojan truck, described by the company as the first of the next generation for the industry.
Tractor Units
New commercial vehicle registrations in 2014 have been "predictably slow", says Continental UK commercial marketing manager Tracey Hyem, blaming Euro 6 legislation, introduced in January.
Tyres & Retreads
"Give us the problem, and we will solve it for everyone. We all applaud schemes such as FORS, CLOCS, SLS and the London Low Emission Zone, but let us deal with emissions, protecting vulnerable road...
Sales FiguresTrials of potentially life-saving 360° camera technology designed not for rigids but much larger articulated HGVs, have been hailed a success by developers Brigade and Continental.
Road Safety
Strong demand for vans continues to lead growth in the commercial vehicle market, according to the latest figures for van and truck registrations, from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufactures and...
Sales Figures
FTA (the Freight Transport Association) has launched the LCRS (Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme) Awards for 2015.
Emissions Control
With the RHA (Road Haulage Association) calling for government to fund vocational drivers' licences or face a massive shortfall, while campaign group FairFuel UK again presses for a 3p per litre fuel...
Fleet Operating Costs
A 6x2 new Volvo FH tractor unit, equipped with the lightweight pusher axle, has entered service at specialist bulk powder haulier Arclid Transport.
Tractor Units
The Freight Transport Association has started taking nominations for the FTA everywoman Transport and Logistics 2015 Awards.
Driver / People Management