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Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?
Hazard anticipation, speed control and awareness of other road users are severely reduced for drivers who take the wheel whilst tired, even when they think they are alert and awake. This new evidence suggests it’s not
Palletways member invests £10k in HGV trai...
Speed Welshpool, a member of the Palletways UK network, has invested thousands of pounds in the launch of an academy in a quest to help address the dwindling pool of professional HGV drivers in the logistics
Showstopping Krone trailer measures up for ...
BH Cecil & Sons Ltd, the family-owned international transporter, has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider specially adapted to accommodate a DAF 3.1m wheelbase tractor with tag axle, thereby keeping within the overall Euro
BVRLA launches EV Fleet Charging Guide for ...
The BVRLA has launched a new initiative to help local authorities as they try to meet the diverse charging needs of electric fleets. With the roll-out of charging infrastructure increasingly being devolved to local government, the
Truckfile lays the foundation for CRS to ac...
CRS Building Supplies has joined the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme, with the help of Truckfile digital fleet management systems. The Somerset-based builders’ merchant was awarded the coveted status in acknowledgement of its
Ambulance crews urge drivers to respect the...
National Highways and ambulance crews are asking drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to access an incident and deal with any casualties. Ambulances on a blue light run need
The John Lewis Partnership replaces its Hom...
The John Lewis Partnership is replacing its Home Services fleet with electric vehicles as part of its commitment to transition 4,000 cars, vans and light trucks to EV by 2030. The Partnership is being supported by EV
Falken announces its first specific EV tyre
In anticipation of the rapidly changing vehicle parc, Falken has announced it will release the e. ZIEX in 2023 as its first replacement EV tyre for Europe. It will follow Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries,
BMW i7 undergoes acoustic testing at the ne...
The BMW i7 is being developed with the aim of combining hallmark driving pleasure with a level of comfort that is in a class of its own. One key factor here is the acoustic properties. The
Volvo Trucks improves fuel performance on l...
New refinements are being added to Volvo Trucks’ I-Save concept which are designed to lower fuel consumption and give substantial savings in CO2 emissions, while simultaneously improving driveability for a more enjoyable ride. I-Save covers optimizations
