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Ready for the Grand Prix Truck?

Ready for the Grand Prix Truck?

The meeting is here in Misano for the Grand Prix Truck, on May 25th and 26th, one of the biggest international event in the season of the Misano World Circuit. Furthermore it’s the only italian round of this spectacular championship, made of amazing Truck races...

The UK’s first new generation Scania rescue pumps enter service

The UK’s first new generation Scania rescue pumps enter service

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service has commissioned the UK's first five new generation Scania rescue pumps into service.  Two of the vehicles will be based in Telford, two in Shrewsbury and one in Baschurch.  Scania is now providing training for the...

Volvo Trucks driver development

Volvo Trucks driver development

Volvo’s training courses are designed to help people make these changes. They teach drivers how to save fuel, drive safely and get the most from a truck. The courses are carefully designed to teach drivers how they can best utilise the features and services of a...

Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2018

Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2018

2018 was another year of strong operational performance and a continued focus on contributing to a sustainable future in the ecosystem of transport and logistics. Total vehicle deliveries and service sales reached all-time high levels and Scania’s net sales rose to a...

Daimler Trucks to acquire Torc Robotics

Daimler Trucks to acquire Torc Robotics

Daimler Trucks, a division in the Daimler Group, the inventor of the truck and world’s largest manufacturer of heavy and medium trucks, and Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions, are joining forces in a one-of-a-kind combination to commercialize...

DAF finds the oldest DAF truck still in commercial use

DAF finds the oldest DAF truck still in commercial use

DAF announced its search for the oldest truck earlier this year, as the company continues to celebrate its 90th birthday in 2018. The search was launched with a video on social media that features a cattle trader who has been operating his DAF truck across Ireland...

New Volvo FH with I-Save cuts fuel costs by up to 7%

New Volvo FH with I-Save cuts fuel costs by up to 7%

Demand for transportation across Europe is growing and trucks are covering increasingly longer distances. At the same time, transport operators are faced with rising diesel prices putting pressure on profitability. “Volvo FH with I-Save is our answer to this...

Innovative Mercedes-Benz fitness kit aimed at truck drivers

Innovative Mercedes-Benz fitness kit aimed at truck drivers

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now offering the “ TopFit Set” as a genuine accessory for truck drivers who want to do something positive for their health while on the road. Designed and developed specifically for use in truck cabs, the set enables the parts of the body most...

Scania driver competition 2019

Scania driver competition 2019

Driving skills are essential for delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions. That’s why the Scania Driver Competition rewards professional drivers who make a difference behind the wheel. With over 350,000 participants globally, the Scania Driver...

Silent overnight deliveries test uses hybrid truck

Silent overnight deliveries test uses hybrid truck

A pilot study to test silent overnight deliveries has been launched at six McDonald’s restaurants in Stockholm, Sweden using a hybrid truck from Scania operated by HAVI. Heavy vehicles are normally restricted from driving in Stockholm’s city centre at night, due to...

Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks on board of Transpotec 2019

Transpotec Logitec 2019 continues its journey towards the next edition, awash with new developments. Since vehicles also drive the market, the return of Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks, manufacturers that did not attend recent editions, marks a...