Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

  • Morgan McLernon signs up to EFFITIRES

    on Nov 25, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Morgan McLernon signs up to EFFITIRES

    Chilled and frozen food transportation specialist Morgan McLernon has signed up its 530 commercial vehicle assets to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, with the Northern Ireland-based company ruling the tyre management package “comprehensive and cost-effective”

    Read More »
  • DKV valid for tolls in Russia

    on Nov 24, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on DKV valid for tolls in Russia

    A nationwide route related toll is now being charged for trucks over 12 tonnes GVW on federal motorways in Russia. The charge covers a route network of 50,774 km. The tariff is 1.53 RUB (equivalent to about 2 cents) per kilometer

    Read More »
  • New Eurocargo voted International Truck of the Year 2016

    on Nov 18, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on New Eurocargo voted International Truck of the Year 2016

    Iveco’s new Eurocargo has been named ‘International Truck of the Year 2016’, judged by a panel of leading road testers from 25 countries across Europe

    Read More »
  • Transport Exchange Group launches interactive dashboard

    on Nov 17, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Transport Exchange Group launches interactive dashboard

    Transport Exchange Group is enhancing the user experience of its leading freight trading platform with the launch of a new interactive dashboard. As a result, members of the Haulage Exchange will be able to access critical information in one place, providing increased visibility and control

    Read More »
  • FTA says it warned of Calais riots

    on Nov 12, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on FTA says it warned of Calais riots

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says it warned weeks ago that the situation in Calais would continue to escalate if action wasn’t taken after violent battles broke out between police and migrants near the Jungle migrant camp in Calais

    Read More »
  • RHA wants resolution to Calais crisis

    on Nov 12, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on RHA wants resolution to Calais crisis

    The current situation at Calais may be slipping from the headlines but has not gone away. That’s the claim from the Road Haulage Association in the light of yet more unrest and acts of violence towards hauliers who wish nothing more than a safe passage to the

    Read More »
  • FTA backs Belfast road scheme at Public Inquiry

    on Nov 11, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on FTA backs Belfast road scheme at Public Inquiry

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has today made a submission to the Public Inquiry into the planned £180m development of York Street Interchange in Belfast.  FTA was the sole representative of the transport industry giving evidence in favour of the scheme

    Read More »
  • Scania gives green light to HVO to power Euro 6 range

    on Oct 14, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Scania gives green light to HVO to power Euro 6 range

    Scania has given the green light to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) being used to power its Euro 6 range, provided the fuel used meets technical specification TS15940. Vehicles using HVO – which chemically mimics fossil-fuel-based diesel – can under optimal condition achieve up to a 90-percent reduction in CO2 emissions. HVO does not affect a vehicle’s characteristics or its maintenance requirements

    Read More »
  • Sava widens truck tyre choice

    on Sep 30, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Sava widens truck tyre choice

    Sava Tyres, one of southeast Europe’s leading tyre brands, is increasing the number of popular truck tyre sizes, offering cost-conscious operators a greater choice

    Read More »
  • Renault Trucks brings the best eco drivers together

    on Sep 29, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks brings the best eco drivers together

    37 drivers from 20 countries are going head-to-head on October 7 during the final of the Optifuel Challenge 2015, an international competition focused on economic driving organised by Renault Trucks. The finalists will be driving Renault Trucks’ International Truck of the Year 2015 Range T trucks and the winner will be the driver who uses the least fuel while maintaining the required journey speed

    Read More »
Scroll to top