Is the news relevant to UK transport operators that Germany could continue to allow gas-powered trucks to travel toll-free?  We believe so, as it indicates that gas is a technology that will see significant growth for long distance truck operations. Gas Truck Plans to be Approved Karl Holmeier, Member of Germany’s Parliamentary Traffic Committee and…

There is talk about reopening schools for June 1st and some businesses are already opening their doors.  Transport operators involved in food and medicine transport have been operating throughout the lockdown, but with the economy slowly starting to come to life you need to consider the changes that may be necessary in your business. Truck…

As many used truck dealers are not remaining open during this terrible Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdown the Truckpages team has decided to temporarily suspend the publication of the printed form of the Truckpages magazine. Don’t worry, the used truck stock on this website is still updated throughout every day, so remember to check…

Two fierce competitors are working together on a solution to developing hydrogen fuel cell for use in heavy-duty truck applications.  Volvo Trucks and Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz parent company) have started the process into putting together a joint venture where Volvo will buy 50% of the shares in Daimler’s existing fuel cell activities for EUR 0.6…

Truck Operators – Help Save the Planet Today, not Tomorrow There’s plenty of noise being made in the transport industry about electric and hybrid commercial vehicles being the key to saving the planet.  The cost and range/weight disadvantages of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) mean that they are simply not effective for long distance road transport…

Truck Manufacturers usually go to town on information at the time of a truck launch.  Typically this is too detailed for the average reader, but some may wish to delve a little deeper than the summarised versions we put together on our product pages. So if you are interested, then please read on… New MAN…

Truck Emission Levels – some Background With the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) now in full swing across London and a dozen more UK cities set to join the low emission party, you could find yourself on the wrong side of a hefty charge if you venture into an area that makes up a low…

Like all truck manufacturers, Iveco produces tonnes of information when launching a new range of trucks.  For people researching used trucks and vans, this is a vital source of information to find out what was available on the trucks when launched.  There is tonnes of detail here that will help any operator looking to find…

At the time that the new Iveco Eurocargo was launched in 2015, the manufacturer produces a wealth of information that is useful for used truck buyers when making a decision which model year to buy. It is a shame that this information often disappears when the model is subsequently replaced. To help used truck buyers,…

Mercedes produce a wealth of information when launching a new range of trucks.  For people researching used trucks this is a vital source of information to find out what was available on the trucks when launched.  There is tonnes of detail here that will help any operator looking to buy a used Actros SLT –…