Connectivity in the transport industry is not a new thing. It started back in the 1990s but obviously with advances in technology, it is an area that is developing rapidly. “Today information is key, but it’s how you use it,” says Theunes van der Westhuizen, head of connected services at Scania SA. It is a […]
Pick-Up drivers have yet another great reason to choose the Nissan Navara. Already the holder of the International Pick-up Award 2016, and renowned for its tough attitude and robust performance, the entire range has now switched to a more advanced and eco-friendly Euro 6 engine. The upgrade covers both the 190PS twin-turbo and 160PS single […]
This Volvo truck has a 7.5m capacity P8000-Series Hymix concrete mixer and is powered by a 13-litre, D13K engine producing 540bhp and up to 2,600Nm of torque at between 1,000 and 1,450 rpm. The Volvo FH Globetrotter gives me plenty of room and storage space. Whats more, its all in a package thats less than […]
With the MAN TGE, the long-established Munich brand enters the world of transporter vehicles for the first time. What started at 7.5 tonnes in the past now has a total permitted weight of 3.0 tonnes. With the TGE, MAN puts a lightweight commercial vehicle on wheels that convinces users who have worked with its big […]
Slovenian police arrested a 32-year-old Bulgarian national driving a truck with seven migrants, according to Focus News Agency. The incident happened at Gru kovje border crossing with Croatia, on the Slovenian side of the border. The driver, whose identity is unknown, was charged with illegally crossing the border. The migrants, all Afghan nationals, were all […]
The Wiring Behind the Electric Road The technology utilizes conductive technology, which enables trucks to drive as electric vehicles through this strip. Electrical power is transmitted to the truck using a pantograph power collector. The device is installed on the frame of the truck, behind its cab. Overhead power lines on the right-hand lane of […]
Anyone with a valid driver’s license will have the opportunity to drive a truck and test their skills this weekend at the Scania Driver Competition – JBTC Edition (SDC–JBTC Edition) that will be held during the Johor Bus, Truck and Component Expo 2016 (JBTC). The competition that will be held in a contained environment for […]
During the 66th IAA Nutzfahrzeuge, which will be held from 22 to 29 September in Hanover, Germany, VDL Bus & Coach will present the MidBasic Electric. This is a fully electric bus from the mini and midi range, specifically designed to transport small numbers of passengers in sparsely populated areas. The VDL MidBasic Electric, which will […]
Do you ever find that your truck seems to veer, even slightly, to the left or to the right? If so, this could be the result of poor wheel alignment. This is both a simple yet urgently needed fix. Not only will an alignment make for a smoother and safer ride, but it will also extend […]
The biannual Scania Driver Competition (SDC) is now officially on and as with each edition, it is now even more challenging than before with tougher rules and scenarios that are designed to make Scania truck and bus drivers better equipped with skills to match the demands of the commercial vehicle industry. The latest […]
