Join Commercial Motor Editor Will Shiers as he chats about trucks with various industry experts
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In its attempt to alleviate the driver shortage, the government relaxed the HGV driving test requirements. But has this decision driven down standards?Από τον Will Shiers
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38: We discuss 30 years of the Volvo FH with Volvo Trucks director of press tests Tobias Bergman
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To celebrate the FH’s 30th birthday, Volvo let us drive four different versions, including an FH Electric, and the very first FH off the line.Από τον Will Shiers
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37: Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS)’s head of design Pete Clarke tells us about its hydrogen fuel cell-powered HGV
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It’s not every day that a truck designer gets a completely clean sheet of paper – but that’s what happened to HVS’s head of design Pete ClarkeΑπό τον Will Shiers
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36: Will Shiers chats with Renault Trucks UK MD Carlos Rodrigues during Solutrans, at the launch of the E Tech T electric truck
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The Renault boss calls for government assistance to help boost the demand for zero-tailpipe-emission trucks in the UKΑπό τον Will Shiers
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35: Jost UK fleet and sales manager Jannine Burt explains the benefits of its KKS automatic coupling system
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We’re joined in the cab by T&J Haulage’s transport and compliance manager Steph Crack, for a live demonstration of KKSΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Guy Heywood, vice president of sales, marketing and business strategy at Hankook Tire Europe, gives us a fascinating insight into this rapidly evolving industry.Από τον Will Shiers
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33: Caroline Barber and Florence Bearman talk about the amazing work Transaid does in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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With the UK transport industry’s help, Transaid saves countless lives in Africa. Find out what you can do to help.Από τον Will Shiers
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32: Guest Trucks’ key account manager Bal Singh has clocked-up an impressive 40 years with Iveco
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Bal Singh tells us about his four decades of repairing and selling Iveco trucksΑπό τον Will Shiers
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31: Chris Welch from Welch’s Transport, talks us through the operational challenges of running an electric truck
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1:05:46Cambridgeshire-based family-run Welch’s Transport has recently put a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 curtainsider on the roadΑπό τον Will Shiers
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30: Dave Reece, founder of School of Thought, is passionate about getting more young people into the UK transport industry.
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Find out what you can do to help tackle the road transport industry’s skills shortage.Από τον Will Shiers
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The Mercedes-Benz Trucks boss gives some honest answers to some tough questions, with topics including parts supply, the dealer network and MirrorCamΑπό τον Will Shiers
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28: The diesel engine will be with us for up to 100 years, according to Des and Dennis Evans, co-writers of the book The Road to Zero Emissions
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1:10:39Brothers Des and Dennis Evans have strong views on the UK government’s mission to decarbonise road transportΑπό τον Will Shiers
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27: We catch up with YouTube sensation and Ashville Aggregates and Concrete boss Daniel Louisy
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Daniel Ashville Louisy tells us how he got into the industry, discusses a brand new venture, and reveals his exciting plans for the futureΑπό τον Will Shiers
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26: Is there life left in diesel? Recorded live in the Knowledge Zone at Road Transport Expo
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Scania's Phil Rootham and Volvo Trucks' Martin Tomlinson discuss the future of the diesel engine in front of a live audience at RTXΑπό τον Will Shiers
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25: Daimler Truck spokesman Jamie Fretwell tells us about the new FUSO eCanter, which launches at Road Transport Expo
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FUSO’s latest zero-tailpipe-emission eCanter is available from 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes GVW, and has a range of up to 200kmΑπό τον Will Shiers
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From holiday rep to MD - Freightlink Europe MD Lesley O’Brien OBE reveals how she accidentally got into the road haulage industryΑπό τον Will Shiers
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23: Dawsongroup truck and trailer MD John Fletcher talks about the challenges of decarbonising the UK truck fleet
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John Fletcher says there’s life left in derv, and explains how Dawsongroup truck and trailer will be “doing diesel better” to save customers money and slash emissionsΑπό τον Will Shiers
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22: Mitchells of Mansfield MD Richard Montgomery believes now is the time to start thinking about putting your first electric truck on the road
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Mitchells of Mansfield has put the UK’s first Renault E-Tech D Wide 18-tonne curtainsider of the road. MD Richard Montgomery is delighted with it, and reckons other hauliers should be following his leadΑπό τον Will Shiers
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21: FairFuelUK has saved hauliers a fortune! Founder Howard Cox explains what’s next, and shares his views on the London Mayor, cyclists and electric vehicles
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FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox is on a quest to save you money at the pumps. He also has some strong opinions on cyclists, ULEZs and the demonisation of combustion-engined vehiclesΑπό τον Will Shiers
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DP World’s UK CEO Ernst Schulze and commercial and supply chain director John Trenchard explain why the port boasts fast turnaround times for visiting trucks,Από τον Will Shiers
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Renault Trucks commercial director James Charnock talks us about the EV Roadshow, and we ask a couple of operators why they attendedΑπό τον Will Shiers
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18: As Truckfest celebrates its 40th anniversary we catch up with founders Colin Ward and Bob Limming
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How did Truckfest start, why is it moving from Peterborough to Lincoln in 2024, and who have been the show's most popular celebrities?Από τον Will Shiers
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17: Tarmac, Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet McPhee Mixers have developed the UK’s first electric concrete mixer
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Ben Garner, Tarmac’s senior manager logistics development, reveals the trials and tribulations of developing and operating the UK’s first zero-tailpipe-emission concrete mixerΑπό τον Will Shiers
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16: Truck parking, security and toilets - these are just a few of the subjects we discuss with Moto's boss Ken McMeikan
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With 165,000 trucks visiting its 60 sites each week, it's no wonder we had plenty of reader questions for Moto Hospitality CEO Ken McMeikanΑπό τον Will Shiers
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15: What are the pros and cons of running on gas? And why has Campeys of Selby just purchased an electric DAF 19-tonner?
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Harry Campey, commercial and operations director at Campeys of Selby, explains why this family haulier's fleet is no longer exclusively ScaniaΑπό τον Will Shiers
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14: New contract rental company Vertellus will loan you an electric Renault Trucks E-Tech for £4500 per month
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Vertellus and RH Commercial Vehicle MD Nigel Baxter talks about the UK’s newest contract rental company’s unique approach to helping customers make the transition from diesel to electricΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Scania UK's new boss gets the Commercial Motor Grilled in the Cafe treatment, answering some tricky reader questions over breakfast at the Junction 23 TruckstopΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Road Transport Expo organisers Vic Bunby and Emma Tyrer explain why the 2023 event will be even bigger and better than last year's showΑπό τον Will Shiers
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11: New Year Quiz - Win a £100 Amazon voucher and an annual subscription to Commercial Motor magazine
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Test yourself on some of the key moments for the UK road transport industry in 2022Από τον Will Shiers
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10: Bob Beech takes a trip down memory lane in an AEC Mercury for Commercial Motor's Christmas special
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Truck aficionado Bob Beech gets back behind the wheel of an AEC Mercury after a 40-plus-year gap. It's also the perfect opportunity to take a look back at the UK truck industry, and wonder how it all went so wrong.Από τον Will Shiers
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Jamie Fretwell, Mercedes-Benz Trucks PR & Corporate Communications Manager talks about the latest Actros L, and the revised MirrorCam systemΑπό τον Will Shiers
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We join Inspector Rik Wenham from the Met's Commercial Vehicle Unit behind the wheel of an unmarked DAF CF.Από τον Will Shiers
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On the day that Renault Trucks revealed the first details of its electric T and C models, we caught up with its head of electromobility Andrew ScottΑπό τον Will Shiers
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6: Tor Trucks owner Shane Brereton talks about his truck racing career and truck customising
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Shane Brereton reveals the highlights of his truck racing career, and gives us a glimpse into life at Tor Trucks and Tor Tanker RentalsΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Fox Group CEO Paul Fox gives me an insight into the pros and cons of running electric trucksΑπό τον Will Shiers
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DAF's Marketing Manager Phil Moon gives us the lowdown on the CF replacementΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Scania Product Experience Specialist Andy Hatter talks me through the P-series PHEV before I take it for a spinΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Terberg's Ben Hurdman explains why switching from a diesel to an electric yard shunter could save you moneyΑπό τον Will Shiers
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Volvo Trucks UK Head of Media and Truck Demonstration Martin Tomlinson reveals why a Volvo FH 460 is the most fuel efficient truck to ever tackle Commercial Motor's tough road test route.Από τον Will Shiers
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