Electric vehicle designer ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have proposed a merger agreement in a move to develop commercial electric trucks.
Stagefreight, a Leeds-based specialist in event transportation, has expanded its fleet with the addition of 20 more S.BO Express trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
The Go-Ahead Group has commenced work to install an electric charging hub at the depot of its Oxford Bus Company operation.
The Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) has worked with the Health and Safety Executive to publish an updated code of practice on load security.
Totalkare has confirmed its new range of tyre changers includes 4 roller systems capable of dismounting and mounting a tyre in 30 seconds.
Lloyd Morgan Group are one of the country’s leading PCV/ HGV compliance monitoring and training companies, endorsed by our corporate partnership for compliance and training with the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT).
Lincoln-based animal waste management specialist GH By Products has expanded its trailer fleet with the delivery of 10 Fruehauf step frame bathtub tippers.
Five teams of US truck and engine manufacturers are nearing the end of SuperTruck II, a government-backed project to radically improve the efficiency of Class 8 articulated trucks — ‘18-wheelers’ running at a gcw of up to 80,000lb (36.3 tonnes), reports Toby Clark
Truck Efficiency
Despite the use of cutting-edge technology in instrumentation and control, service and maintenance tasks on driverless buses are much more down to earth, finds Steve Banner
Bus & Coach
Avonmouth-based EW Gardner and Grandson has installed Durite’s telematics camera systems to help with delivery confirmations to its customers in a bid to improve safety.
Pet food distribution specialist Earl Transport has replaced four 19 and two 69 plated T Highs with six Renault Trucks T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units.
Walk-around checks are essential for maintaining road safety but some drivers are cutting corners. Ben Spencer finds out how operators can ensure compliance every time
Road Safety