Join Commercial Motor Editor Will Shiers as he chats about trucks with various industry experts
…
continue reading
In its attempt to alleviate the driver shortage, the government relaxed the HGV driving test requirements. But has this decision driven down standards?由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
38: We discuss 30 years of the Volvo FH with Volvo Trucks director of press tests Tobias Bergman
23:52
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.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
37: Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS)’s head of design Pete Clarke tells us about its hydrogen fuel cell-powered HGV
53:49
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 Clarke由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
36: Will Shiers chats with Renault Trucks UK MD Carlos Rodrigues during Solutrans, at the launch of the E Tech T electric truck
14:44
The Renault boss calls for government assistance to help boost the demand for zero-tailpipe-emission trucks in the UK由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
35: Jost UK fleet and sales manager Jannine Burt explains the benefits of its KKS automatic coupling system
19:59
We’re joined in the cab by T&J Haulage’s transport and compliance manager Steph Crack, for a live demonstration of KKS由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Guy Heywood, vice president of sales, marketing and business strategy at Hankook Tire Europe, gives us a fascinating insight into this rapidly evolving industry.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
33: Caroline Barber and Florence Bearman talk about the amazing work Transaid does in Sub-Saharan Africa.
33:51
With the UK transport industry’s help, Transaid saves countless lives in Africa. Find out what you can do to help.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
32: Guest Trucks’ key account manager Bal Singh has clocked-up an impressive 40 years with Iveco
31:48
Bal Singh tells us about his four decades of repairing and selling Iveco trucks由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
31: Chris Welch from Welch’s Transport, talks us through the operational challenges of running an electric truck
1:05:46
Cambridgeshire-based family-run Welch’s Transport has recently put a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 curtainsider on the road由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
30: Dave Reece, founder of School of Thought, is passionate about getting more young people into the UK transport industry.
18:05
Find out what you can do to help tackle the road transport industry’s skills shortage.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks boss gives some honest answers to some tough questions, with topics including parts supply, the dealer network and MirrorCam由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
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
1:10:39
Brothers Des and Dennis Evans have strong views on the UK government’s mission to decarbonise road transport由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
27: We catch up with YouTube sensation and Ashville Aggregates and Concrete boss Daniel Louisy
29:14
Daniel Ashville Louisy tells us how he got into the industry, discusses a brand new venture, and reveals his exciting plans for the future由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
26: Is there life left in diesel? Recorded live in the Knowledge Zone at Road Transport Expo
30:02
Scania's Phil Rootham and Volvo Trucks' Martin Tomlinson discuss the future of the diesel engine in front of a live audience at RTX由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
25: Daimler Truck spokesman Jamie Fretwell tells us about the new FUSO eCanter, which launches at Road Transport Expo
17:16
FUSO’s latest zero-tailpipe-emission eCanter is available from 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes GVW, and has a range of up to 200km由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
From holiday rep to MD - Freightlink Europe MD Lesley O’Brien OBE reveals how she accidentally got into the road haulage industry由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
23: Dawsongroup truck and trailer MD John Fletcher talks about the challenges of decarbonising the UK truck fleet
41:04
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 emissions由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
22: Mitchells of Mansfield MD Richard Montgomery believes now is the time to start thinking about putting your first electric truck on the road
26:00
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 lead由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
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
39:34
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 vehicles由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
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,由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Renault Trucks commercial director James Charnock talks us about the EV Roadshow, and we ask a couple of operators why they attended由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
18: As Truckfest celebrates its 40th anniversary we catch up with founders Colin Ward and Bob Limming
34:59
How did Truckfest start, why is it moving from Peterborough to Lincoln in 2024, and who have been the show's most popular celebrities?由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
17: Tarmac, Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet McPhee Mixers have developed the UK’s first electric concrete mixer
20:29
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 mixer由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
16: Truck parking, security and toilets - these are just a few of the subjects we discuss with Moto's boss Ken McMeikan
36:46
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 McMeikan由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
15: What are the pros and cons of running on gas? And why has Campeys of Selby just purchased an electric DAF 19-tonner?
26:08
Harry Campey, commercial and operations director at Campeys of Selby, explains why this family haulier's fleet is no longer exclusively Scania由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
14: New contract rental company Vertellus will loan you an electric Renault Trucks E-Tech for £4500 per month
16:47
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 electric由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
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 Truckstop由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Road Transport Expo organisers Vic Bunby and Emma Tyrer explain why the 2023 event will be even bigger and better than last year's show由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
11: New Year Quiz - Win a £100 Amazon voucher and an annual subscription to Commercial Motor magazine
7:01
Test yourself on some of the key moments for the UK road transport industry in 2022由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
10: Bob Beech takes a trip down memory lane in an AEC Mercury for Commercial Motor's Christmas special
37:15
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.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Jamie Fretwell, Mercedes-Benz Trucks PR & Corporate Communications Manager talks about the latest Actros L, and the revised MirrorCam system由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
We join Inspector Rik Wenham from the Met's Commercial Vehicle Unit behind the wheel of an unmarked DAF CF.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
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 Scott由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
1
6: Tor Trucks owner Shane Brereton talks about his truck racing career and truck customising
18:02
Shane Brereton reveals the highlights of his truck racing career, and gives us a glimpse into life at Tor Trucks and Tor Tanker Rentals由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Fox Group CEO Paul Fox gives me an insight into the pros and cons of running electric trucks由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
DAF's Marketing Manager Phil Moon gives us the lowdown on the CF replacement由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Scania Product Experience Specialist Andy Hatter talks me through the P-series PHEV before I take it for a spin由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
Terberg's Ben Hurdman explains why switching from a diesel to an electric yard shunter could save you money由Will Shiers
…
continue reading
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.由Will Shiers
…
continue reading