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Hahn claim sunday victories at Misano
Jochen Hahn took another race victory at Misano in Race Three of the opening round of the 2018 FIA European Truck Racing Championship. The German, who extended his advantage to 19-points in the standings, mirrored his win from yesterday’s Race One to take another...
Truck driver lost in woods with shipment of chips… doesn’t eat one
In Oregon, USA, a 22-year-old trucker was tasked with transporting a load of potato chips. On the way, he got lost in the forest for four days. Even in this extreme situation, the young driver, despite his hunger, did not touch the transported goods. Cartwright had...
Italians will punish for a 45-hour rest in cabin with fines up to 1700 euros
The Italian Ministry of Interior has issued a circular on penalties for truck drivers for spending a weekly rest in a cabin. The decision of the Italian ministry is a result of the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of December 2017. The judges of...
Scania wins the Green Truck Award
A Scania R 500 won this year’s “Green Truck Award” by a healthy margin. The German fuel test focuses on lowest fuel consumption. Scania’s new truck generation, with its updated 13-litre engine ensured that Scania took the prize – again. European hauliers appreciate...
The second edition of IVECO Service Challenge kicked off
IVECO launched the second edition of its Service Challenge, the competition that rewards the best service teams in the brand's European Truck Station network. The first edition saw the teams from 204 Truck Stations compete for the title, demonstrating their...
Scania and Ahola Transport agree on semi-autonomous platooning
Scania announces a partnership agreement with Finnish company Ahola Transport to implement new transport technologies on Nordic roads. This marks the first customer agreement in Europe for semi-autonomous truck platooning on public roads. The partnership will also...
Global Air Springs for Railways, Trucks and Buses Market Forecast
The global market discussion on Air Springs for Railways, Trucks and Buses can be found in an upcoming report which is going to be published in the wide database of FactMR. The title of the study is "Air Springs for Railways, Trucks and Buses Market Forecast,...
How a truck shock is made
What is a truck shock for? The shock absorber is a device used to dampen shock and vibration. It mainly controls and absorbs suspension movement on a vehicle: in this way, the suspension work or elastic movement can be modulated and adjusted, considerably improving...
Pepsi Cola orders 100 electric Tesla
The multinational Pepsi Cola has announced that it has ordered 100 new Tesla electric trucks. Pepsi Cola's decision stems from the need to reduce by 2030 at least 20 percent the pollution caused by its fleet of trucks. Tesla Semi Truck is the name of the new electric...
Volvo Trucks to start selling electric trucks in 2019
Volvo Trucks would start selling electric medium-duty trucks in Europe in 2019, the company said Tuesday in a statement. "Electro mobility is fully in line with Volvo Truck's long term commitment for sustainable urban development and zero emissions," president of...
Iveco Daily wins the “Sustainable Truck of the Year”
IVECO Daily wins the "Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the second year running with the new Daily Hi-Matic Natural Power, an absolute first in sustainability in its sector Just days after its official launch, IVECO's Daily Hi-Matic Natural Power has won...
The revolutionary electric truck arrives from California
The new Tesla electric truck has been presented for about a week from the Casa di Palo Alto, which will be available in two variants and can be ordered with an advance of 20 thousand dollars! The eco-sustainable truck in 2 different versions. It's called Tesla Semi...