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The move to give manufacturers greater freedom in truck design to improve safety and economy took another step forward today (18 March). The Transport Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of proposals allowing for longer cabins and combinations,…

News from Mercedes-Benz: Vehicle transportation services specialist KHL Logistics has marked its silver anniversary by investing in a Euro-6 tractor unit bearing the silver, three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz. The Swansea-based operator’s 4×2 New Actros 1843 LSnRA arrived via the city…

A new push towards gas-powered HGVs was started today as the Department for Transport set out papers and recommendations on their use to lower carbon emissions, cut fuel costs and potentially improve air quality. The recommendations were drawn up by…

Following National Apprenticeship Week and a warning from the CBI that many sectors face a skills vacuum, Transport News Brief takes a look at the need for talent and training at the sharp end of the logistics sector.   Operators…

A petition calling for a three pence per litre cut in fuel duty has been delivered to the door of 10 Downing Street ahead of next week’s budget on 19 March. The petition was presented by Rob Flello, Labour member…

Engineering and manufacturing face a ‘growing skills vacuum’ unless careers in the sectors can be made more attractive, a new report from the Confederation of British Industry says. The CBI is calling for a cut in tuition fees in science,…

More money is being made available to councils to help fix roads damaged by the severe weather, but the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and councils say the network is in need of much more than patch-up jobs. The Department for…

News from Renault: Premier distribution specialists, Archer’s Transport, whose company maxim is ‘Strength through Diversity’, has taken delivery of the first two Renault Range T460.26 6×2 tractor units to join its immaculately presented fleet. Supplied by Renault Trucks dealer, Allports…

News from Iveco: Brian Yeardley Continental has added a top-spec Iveco Stralis Hi-Way to its fleet, fine-tuned for long-distance operations into mainland Europe. The 500hp 4×2 low ride height tractor unit is being evaluated against other marques ahead of the…

News from TruckPol: After two years out in the wilderness, TruckPol is set to re-open its doors after securing sponsorship and support from the National Business Crime Solution (NBCS). The joint police and haulage industry partnership dedicated to fighting freight…