Yutong To Launch Electric 7.5-tonne Truck In The UK

Chinese company Yutong is launching a new electric 7.5-tonne truck in the UK in Q2 2025 with a reported maximum range of over 180 miles.

News2 months ago

What it is really like to be a truck driver, featuring Becky Giles

With the driver shortage being such a hot topic in 2021, we explore the ups and downs of being a truck driver with internet sensation Becky Giles.

Feature3 years ago

Government announce grants for HGV training to tackle lorry driver shortages 2021

Learn more about the government funding available for HGV training and the measures being taken to tackle the national shortage of lorry and HGV...

News3 years ago

5 Best buses

Buses aren’t just for getting a group of people from A to B. If you’re looking for an exciting new project, or maybe some extra income, converting a...

Best of4 years ago

5 Best Iveco Trucks

Standing out for their robust structures and efficiency, we’ve put together five of the best Iveco trucks in the marketplace right now.

Best of4 years ago

How is a truck made?

It is difficult to ignore the simple, pure majesty of the truck. Towering above the majority of popular vehicles, the construction of the truck is...

Feature4 years ago

5 Best Mercedes-Benz Trucks

When the very first Daimler motor truck rolled along the streets of Paris in 1896, it no doubt caused quite a stir. With over 120 years in truck...

Best of4 years ago

Top 5 UK truck stops

With truck drivers always being on the road, they need great places to stop. Unfortunately some places are lacking in facilities, but there are also...

Best of4 years ago

More than a Mercedes 814

In ‘more than a’, we look at ordinary vehicles that have been converted into something extraordinary. Here we catch up with Dean from House Box, a...

Feature4 years ago

Are your trucks COVID-19 safe?

Following new guidelines published by the UK Government, haulage operators will need to conduct a COVID-19 risk assessment. Read more for the...

Advice4 years ago

London road user charging schemes suspended to help critical workers

On 23rd March Transport for London (TfL) announced that all road user charging schemes in the capital will be temporarily suspended, until further...

News5 years ago

Coronavirus advice for truck buyers

What does the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic mean for motorists? Here's our guide to the key questions facing truck drivers..

Advice5 years ago

How to name an Eddie Stobart after someone

How can you name an Eddie Stobart truck after someone you love? This article explores the process of naming an Eddie Stobart truck, and if you can...

Guide5 years ago

Our top 10 favourite Eddie Stobart names

Eddie Stobart is one of the UK’s most renowned supply chain companies, operating over 2,700 vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. However, the...

Best of5 years ago

ULEZ Expansion: How Trucks Will Be Affected

Advice5 years ago

Is it illegal to drive a truck with headphones on?

Driving a truck is very different to driving a car, however this does not mean the laws are far apart in terms of safety and security when handling...

Advice5 years ago

Finding The Best Sat Nav For Your Truck

Looking for a sat nav to make your journey easier to navigate? Here we take a look at some of the best HGV sat navs on the market...

Best of5 years ago

What licence do I need to drive a 7.5-tonne lorry?

The hgv licence required for driving a 7.5-tonne truck depend on the date when your B category car licence was issued, as driving licence...

Guide5 years ago

How to get a Category C 7.5-tonne lorry licence

To drive a large vehicle such as a truck, it’s necessary to have a full Category C driving licence to legally drive the hgv for personal or...

Guide5 years ago

Winter Preparations for Your HGV

It's essential to take extra steps in the winter months to care for your HGV and drive safely at all times. Auto Trader Trucks has some useful tips...

Advice5 years ago