HGV & Bus News

The bus driver shortage in 2026

The bus driver shortage in 2026

Dec 09, 2025Comments off

To tackle the bus driver shortage, wages are going up and the age of entry is coming down. But is that enough, asks Roger Brereton

Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions and HGV Registrations

Stronger HGV visibility standards boost roa...

Nov 24, 2025Comments off

More than a year after its introduction, an amendment to HGV safety and visibility standards, backed by The Road Safety Trust, is proving vital in

HGV registrations declines in Q2

New HGV registrations falls but ZEV uptake ...

Nov 17, 2025Comments off

New HGV registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest

Hoylake Commercial adds new Krone Coil Liner trailer

Hoylake Commercial adds new Krone Coil Line...

Nov 13, 2025Comments off

Krone Trailer UK has delivered another Coil Liner trailer to Hoylake Commercial, bringing the operator’s total Krone fleet to six – comprising three Coil Liners

Schmitz Cargobull unveil the new S.CU dc90 refrigeration unit

Schmitz Cargobull unveil the new S.CU dc90 ...

Oct 28, 2025Comments off

Schmitz Cargobull is the first manufacturer to introduce the environmentally friendly refrigerant R454A as standard in the S.CU modular system – a strong signal for

Carrier Transicold Introduces eCool-Drive power converter

Carrier Transicold Introduces eCool-Drive p...

Oct 20, 2025Comments off

Carrier Transicold introduces eCool-Drive: A cutting-edge power solution that transforms high-voltage direct current from a tractor’s battery into the alternating current needed to operate a

Ahola Group and Donut Lab launch Cova Power

Ahola Group and Donut Lab launch Cova Power

Oct 15, 2025Comments off

Finnish mobility leaders, Ahola Group and Donut Lab today announce the launch of their joint venture, Cova Power, which is set to revolutionise sustainable road

Bus design considerations around the world

Bus design considerations around the world

Oct 13, 2025Comments off

In Europe, an average height bus driver might be more than a foot taller than one in Southeast Asia, according to a WorldData summary of

Successful EcoDuo pilot project

Successful EcoDuo pilot project completed

Oct 13, 2025Comments off

After a year of intensive practical testing between Wolfsburg, Lehrte and Barcelona, the EcoDuo pilot project in Germany has been successfully completed. The EcoDuo, a

Krone sets the benchmark for trailer load safety with Multi Safe

Krone sets the benchmark for trailer load s...

Sep 29, 2025Comments off

Krone says its Multi Safe system is helping transport operators across the UK and Europe stay compliant, safe, and efficient, offering a solution for trailer