Truck News
Truck News20 Jul 2017The Freight Transport Association updates its Drivers’ Handbook
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has updated its truck drivers’ handbook to help professional truck drivers carry out their work safely and responsibly.
Truck News18 May 2017Steady start to truck market in 2017
The new HGV market in the UK remained steady in the first quarter of 2017, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Truck News21 Mar 2017Insurance rate rises could hit hauliers hard says RHA
The RHA is concerned that hauliers may be in for a surprise when the time comes to renew their insurance premiums since the Chancellor released details of a proposed change to the way that compensation payments are calculated.
Truck News2 Feb 2017Death of elderly couple provides grim reminder
Fleets urged to check safety policies after car occupants die in collision involving inattentive trucker
Truck News14 Nov 2016Bentham Europe to launch funded claim against truck price fixing
Litigation firm Bentham is proposing to fund legal action on behalf of truck purchasers affected by price fixing over the last 14 years.
Truck News7 Oct 2016Automated truck gearboxes look to widen appeal
Allison Transmission highlights benefits for use beyond bin lorries and buses
Truck News7 Oct 2016Trial gives thumbs-up to extra-long trailers
Data suggests they are cutting congestion and pose a smaller safety risk than standard HGVs
Truck News20 Jul 2016Truck makers fined £2.44 billion for price fixing
Five major truck manufacturers have been collectively fined £2.44 billion (€2.93bn) for fixing pricing over the last 14 years.
- Latest News26 May 2016
Demand for rigid trucks grows 47.1% year-on-year, SMMT figures show
Demand for rigid trucks has grown 47.1% year-on-year to drive an overall HGV sales increase of 19.2%, latest figures from the SMMT have shown.
Truck News7 Oct 2015Driver Buddy system to protect truck drivers against stowaways
A new system has been launched to protect truck drivers against stowaways in trailers.
- Latest News8 Apr 2015
Masternaut updates telematics software to reflect HGV speed limit changes
Telematics provider Masternaut has updated its software, to reflect the change in HGV speed limits.
- Truck News1 Apr 2015
Demand for temporary drivers brings growth at Driver Hire branches
Increased demand for temporary drivers helped Driver Hire offices in Enfield and Aberdeen pass £3m turnover for the first time.
Truck News30 Mar 2015Suckling Transport renews Michelin tyre management contract
Suckling Transport has renewed its tyre management contract with Michelin Solutions.
Van News20 Mar 2015Fleet News launches Commercial Fleet magazine, website and events for commercial vehicle operators
Fleet News is launching a new magazine promising to provide insight, analysis and best practice to commercial vehicle operators.
Van News12 Mar 2015Operators worried about regulation of road safety laws
Operators are more worried about the authorities’ capabilities to meet new road safety laws than their own, according to members of the FTA.
Van News4 Mar 2015SHB Hire expands its fleet with New Daily and Eurocargo order
SHB Hire has updated its fleet following a major intake of new Iveco vehicles spanning the 3.5, 5.2, 7.0, 7.5, 12 and 18-tonne sectors.
Van News3 Mar 2015Pentagon Commercials appoints Fuso Canter technical specialist
Pentagon Commercials has become the first member of Mercedes-Benz’s franchised network to appoint a technical specialist dedicated to the Fuso Canter light truck range.
Van News2 Mar 2015ATS Euromaster to launch cost-cutting guide at CV Show
ATS Euromaster will launch a free guidebook for van and truck fleet managers at CV Show 2015, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from April 14 to 16.
- Van News24 Feb 2015
Northampton logistics firm to train 100 new delivery drivers
A logistics company in Northampton is set to train and recruit up to 100 new delivery drivers in the next 12 months.
Van News29 Jan 2015R Turner Haulage chooses Lytx technology to improve driver safety
R Turner Haulage has launched Lytx’s driver safety programme to increase driver safety and drive down costs.
