Truck manufacturer panel returns to Microlise Transport Conference
Four leading truck manufacturers will take the stage again at the Microlise Transport Conference next week. Hosted by Motor Transport news editor Chris Druce, the Truck to the Future panel will discuss...
View ArticleXPO Logistics adds to UK fleet with Daf and MAN
XPO Logistics has added a further 100 trucks and 78 trailers to its fleet – bringing its total vehicle parc in the UK primarily dedicated to specific customer contracts to 1,747 vehicles and 3,144...
View ArticleTruck manufacturers talk the future of the road transport industry
How will truck designs keep up with the whirlwind of new urban legislation? Where is it headed when it comes to alternative fuels or autonomous trucks? What, in fact, does the future look like for the...
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Movianto begins total fleet refresh with Close Brothers
Healthcare specialist operator Movianto has taken delivery of 32 Daf CFs in the first stage of a complete fleet refresh over the next 12 months. The 32 CFs were supplied by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire...
View ArticleDAF refreshes LF with new ‘urban friendly’ engine and safety options
DAF has refreshed its LF range with a new ‘city friendly’ engine, exterior design and optional lowered passenger window to enhance safety. The DAF LF, operating in the 7.5- to 18-tonne range, can now...
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The opportunities and challenges of autonomous trucks and the UK platoon trial
With the news that the UK is to get its first platooning trial underway next year with DAF supplying the vehicles, MT took a closer looks at the feasibility study published alongside the funding...
View ArticleScania hit with €881m fine from European Commission over truck price-fixing
The European Commission (EC) has hit Scania with a €881m (£771m) fine after concluding that it broke EU antitrust rules. It means the commission has now levied fines approaching €3.8bn collectively...
View ArticleBrakes extends trial of DAF LFs using GTL fuel
Food wholesaler Brakes is extending a trial that will see all 18-tonne DAF LFs based at its West London depot will run on Shell Gas to Liquid (GTL) fuel from Certas Energy. Following a successful pilot...
View ArticleArrowXL spends £2m on new DAF LFs
Arrow XL has spent £2m on 40 new 7.5-tonne DAF LFs. The two-man delivery firm chose the vehicles after asking its drivers for feedback on their requirements. "If you want to know about driving, ask a...
View ArticleDAF best placed to benefit from hard Brexit, says Easton
DAF could fare better than other truck manufacturers in the event of a hard Brexit, according to MD Robin Easton. Speaking at a press briefing in London, Easton stated his personal belief that Brexit...
View ArticleTruck manufacturer panel returns to Microlise Transport Conference
Four leading truck manufacturers will take the stage again at the Microlise Transport Conference next week. Hosted by Motor Transport news editor Chris Druce, the Truck to the Future panel will discuss...
View ArticleXPO Logistics adds to UK fleet with Daf and MAN
XPO Logistics has added a further 100 trucks and 78 trailers to its fleet – bringing its total vehicle parc in the UK primarily dedicated to specific customer contracts to 1,747 vehicles and 3,144...
View ArticleTruck manufacturers talk the future of the road transport industry
How will truck designs keep up with the whirlwind of new urban legislation? Where is it headed when it comes to alternative fuels or autonomous trucks? What, in fact, does the future look like for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Movianto begins total fleet refresh with Close Brothers
Healthcare specialist operator Movianto has taken delivery of 32 Daf CFs in the first stage of a complete fleet refresh over the next 12 months. The 32 CFs were supplied by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire...
View ArticleDAF refreshes LF with new ‘urban friendly’ engine and safety options
DAF has refreshed its LF range with a new ‘city friendly’ engine, exterior design and optional lowered passenger window to enhance safety. The DAF LF, operating in the 7.5- to 18-tonne range, can now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The opportunities and challenges of autonomous trucks and the UK platoon trial
With the news that the UK is to get its first platooning trial underway next year with DAF supplying the vehicles, MT took a closer looks at the feasibility study published alongside the funding...
View ArticleScania hit with €881m fine from European Commission over truck price-fixing
The European Commission (EC) has hit Scania with a €881m (£771m) fine after concluding that it broke EU antitrust rules. It means the commission has now levied fines approaching €3.8bn collectively...
View ArticleBrakes extends trial of DAF LFs using GTL fuel
Food wholesaler Brakes is extending a trial that will see all 18-tonne DAF LFs based at its West London depot will run on Shell Gas to Liquid (GTL) fuel from Certas Energy. Following a successful pilot...
View ArticleArrowXL spends £2m on new DAF LFs
Arrow XL has spent £2m on 40 new 7.5-tonne DAF LFs. The two-man delivery firm chose the vehicles after asking its drivers for feedback on their requirements. "If you want to know about driving, ask a...
View ArticleDAF best placed to benefit from hard Brexit, says Easton
DAF could fare better than other truck manufacturers in the event of a hard Brexit, according to MD Robin Easton. Speaking at a press briefing in London, Easton stated his personal belief that Brexit...
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