Volvo Trucks is now taking yet another important step in the development of autonomous vehicles. Over the next year and a half, self-driving autonomous Volvo FMX trucks will be tested in regular operations in the Boliden mine in Kristineberg, Sweden. The aim is to examine how this technology can contribute to safe and productive transports in tough geographically-limited application areas. Just how well the trucks work in their difficult operating conditions can be seen in a new film now available on Volvo Trucks’ YouTube channel
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the French government must act quickly on its commitment to dismantle the Calais migrant camp following yesterday’s protest by truckers, farmers, local businesses and residents
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a report released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that longer semi-trailers (LSTs) continue to make a significant contribution towards reducing HGV miles, with subsequent environmental benefits, and pose no greater safety risk than normal HGV trailers
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The blockade of the major routes in and out of Calais will make drivers a sitting target for migrant attacks, warns the FreightTransport Association (FTA)
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MiX Telematics, a world leader in telematics solutions and related services, is to stage a major one-day safety roadshow specially designed for UK service, delivery, utility, haulage and passenger transport operators
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DAF Trucks has published the ninth edition of its definitive TRP Catalogue – the company’s comprehensive Parts directory for all-makes of trucks, trailers and workshop consumables. In addition to the hard-copy catalogue, truck operators may also interrogate the complete TRP range through a dedicated web site,www.trpparts.com, which has been updated to provide increased functionality
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Dramatic new SmartWitness dashcam footage captures the terrifying moment a boy is hit by a van and has a very lucky escape. It shows once again how fleets can protect their drivers by having in-cab CCTV in all their vehicles.
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Paragon has expanded its development and support teams to help meet growing demand for home delivery management software. The company has recruited five new team members at its offices in Hull, made up of three software developers, a support analyst and a training consultant. This strengthening of Paragon’s technical capabilities is part of its commitment to creating and implementing sophisticated omni-channel delivery and order fulfilment systems
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Hannon Transport has taken on 40 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers, armed with the manufacturer’s revolutionary TrailerConnect telematics system
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Routine maintenance and unplanned repairs can be expensive and time consuming for vehicle users and cooling system maintenance can account for up to 40 per cent of all heavy duty vehicle downtime. Prestone Command Coolant, designed for any engine, in any industry, was created specifically to help fleet managers and vehicle owners stay on the road, reduce downtime and minimise costly repairs
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