Cities should not be setting vehicle design standards, says FTA
The warning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) comes as a consultation on London’s proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is launched today (Tuesday, January 8).
Read full storyGunn JCB chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet
Gunn JCB has struck a fleet deal to adopt 30 new Sprinter 314 CDIs, which will be kitted out as mobile workshops.
- Correct paperwork vital in London van scrappage scheme, says CarTakeBack
- Strong demand keeps van values steady at Manheim in February
- Eight in 10 vans sold first time at Manheim
Renault Trucks records a 10% increase in sales
Renault Trucks has ended 2018 with a total volume of 54,868 vehicles invoiced, up 10% on the previous year.
- John Lewis to have zero carbon fleet by 2045
- CRS adds four Fuso Canters to fleet
- HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy
A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU
The European road transport sector is facing the most acute professional driver shortage in decades, a new report by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has found.
- Company fined after driver killed by power line strike
- Digraph announces new CEO as Sukhbir Kapoor stands down
- No deal Brexit could cost logistics sector £6.7bn
Relyon chooses new Mercedes-Benz Actros units from Ryder
Ryder has supplied 12 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 1843 4x2 tractor units to bed manufacturer, and long-standing customer, Relyon, under a five-year contract hire deal.
- Gunn JCB chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet
- Asco Foods chooses Prohire
- X One fits Yokohama winter tyres to fleet
Mitsubishi unveils new L200
Mitsubishi has showcased the new L200 pick up, which will go on sale in the UK next summer.
- Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 priced at £39,995
- Truckman earns Volkswagen approval for Amarok accessories
- Isuzu launches limited edition Utah Luxe
