Daimler’s hopes for its forthcoming Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul have been given a major boost with DB Schenker signing a letter of intent to acquire 100 examples for its fleet. The global logistics provider has the intention of becoming net zero by 2040, and the eActros battery-electric tractors will play a key role in this ambition […]
The European Commission has published its proposals for future CO2 standards for trucks and buses over the next two decades. The key proposals are that CO2 emissions would reduce on average compared to 2019 levels by: • 45% from 1 January 2030 • 65% from 1 January 2035 • 90% from 1 January 2040 onwards […]
Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s new package of measures to ease the HGV driver shortage.
Adams Morey MD Kevin Swinnerton said he was excited to welcome Kingdon Wessex DAF to its dealer network, adding that he was “looking forward to more prosperity”.
The Commercial Motor Show has been formally opened by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport, Baroness Vere of Norbiton (pictured), and chief executive of the RHA, Richard Burnett, introduced by Commercial Motor editor Will Shiers.
Texaco has launched a new engine oil which is intended to mitigate the effects of diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging on operating costs.
Driver First Assist has moved one step closer to achieving its pledge to provide an automated external defibrillator (AED) at a fraction of the cost of existing products.
Scania has revealed that it will have to make significant reductions in the size of its global workforce, citing the serious reduction in demand for its products as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The DVLA has confirmed that as of today (4 June), the expiry date of photocard driving licences has been extended by seven months, following a change of EU regulations.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has confirmed that the suspension of annual testing of heavy vehicles has been extended to include vehicles due for test shortly.