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National Highways launches first-response training for commercial drivers

National Highways has launched new post-collision response modules that it wants commercial fleet operators to integrate into their training to support drivers if they are first on the scene at a crash.

Post by John Millar

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Truck Manufacturers

Power Bank on Wheels

MAN becomes the first European commercial vehicle manufacturer to demonstrate bidirectional charging on a truck, together with project partners from SPIRIT-E.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

CT Glass enhances nationwide operations with new Volvo FM rear-steer rigids

Bradford-based CT Glass has turned to Volvo Trucks for the first time, acquiring two FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsiders to support its busy operations.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

European News

Utranazz Ultradrive electric retrofit: fuel and noise gains for concrete mixer fleets

Utranazz has launched Ultradrive, an electric retrofit that powers concrete mixer drums with the truck engine switched off, cutting on-site energy use by up to 70% and reducing noise and emissions.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

European News

HGV driver disqualified after drug driving collision in Grays

A lorry driver has had his licence revoked after admitting drug driving following a collision in Grays.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

New five-​star awards for Scania in Euro NCAP

Scania’s P-series cab P4x2 distribution has achieved the highest possible rating in the European consumer testing organisation Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks programme.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

European News

M&S to Expand Low-Emission Heavy Goods Vehicle Fleet - Taking Delivery of New Bio-CNG Trucks Throughout 2026

Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announced plans to further reduce transport emissions by further deploying biomethane-powered trucks.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

European News

JAGA Brothers boosts uptime with Michelin tyre strategy

Switching to a Michelin tyre policy has delivered a sharp reduction in costs and downtime for Welsh operator JAGA Brothers, with monthly tyre spend down by a third.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

European News

ZF Enables Continuous Software Update Compliance for the Era of Software‑Defined Trailers

With July 7, 2026, UNECE R156 deadline fast approaching, trailer OEMs are increasingly turning to ZF — the first ISO 24089 certified Tier-1 supplier to the trailer industry — and its modular SUMS Service Suite to establish tools and processes for safe, secure, and audit-ready software updates to achieve sustainable, compliance at an accelerated pace.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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