Vera, Volvo Trucks’ electric, connected and autonomous vehicle, has gone into operation on a trial with Danish-based operator DFDS, transporting goods from a logistics centre to a port terminal in...
Electric Vehicles
Builder’s merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has taken delivery of the first vehicles from a 28-strong order of crane trucks, from commercial vehicle rental and hire business Ryder.
RigidsThe government has committed the UK to a net zero emissions target by 2050 – the first by any major economy.
Emissions Control
Vehicle retailer Sinclair Group has taken delivery of two 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos car transporters, citing build quality and safety features as key factors in its decision.
Car Transporters
The Department for Transport says its plans to ban older tyres on commercial vehicles have been backed up by independent research.
Road Safety
Blakemore Logistics has introduced hybrid refrigeration units to 13 of its trailers to cut vehicle emissions by 90%, working with trailer manufacturer Gray & Adams on the trailer design.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
DT Spare Parts, the aftermarket arm of Diesel Technic, has added more than 1,200 new parts to its range, along with six new online catalogues.
Vehicle Parts
Commercial waste management business Select Environmental Services has taken delivery of a new refuse collection vehicle, a Norba N4 from Geesinknorba, to add to its 30-strong fleet operating...
Municipal Vehicles
Palletised freight distributor Sureway Express Transport has taken delivery of three Isuzu 7.5-tonne rigids, which replace three identical trucks now stood down after five years’ reliable service.
Rigids
Shell has launched Shell Go+, a new rewards programme available to all fleets, including HGVs.
Fuel Pricing
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, the braking system supplier’s aftermarket division, has hooked up with technology company Mobileye to develop a retrofit collision avoidance system for heavy commercial...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Cummins has announced that it will begin full production of Phase D-certified Euro VI engines at its Darlington factory before 1 September, when the Phase D regulations come into force.
Emissions Control