Truck Locator Autonomous Hgvs Blog Archive

More Truck Platooning Trials Commence by MAN Truck & Bus

Posted On: February 26, 2018

Autonomous interconnected trucks are beginning to become more common on roads across Europe and in other parts of the world as platooning trials operated by a number of HGV manufacturers increase in number... ...

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Autonomous Truck Trial Expanded by Volvo

Posted On: July 10, 2017

Volvo has been spearheading a campaign to bring self-driving trucks to a variety of industries, with its latest test run of autonomous HGVs taking place on Brazilian fields during the harvesting of the sugar cane crop, according to Market Watch... ...

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Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero

Posted 01/06/2026

After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...

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Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery

Posted 28/05/2026

Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...

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Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.co.uk

Posted 26/05/2026

Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...

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MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric

Posted 18/05/2026

MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...

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Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO

Posted 11/05/2026

The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...

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Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels

Posted 11/05/2026

Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...

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Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer

Posted 08/05/2026

Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...

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Alliance Flooring Distribution Adds 11 New Volvo FH Aero 460s To Fleet

Posted 07/05/2026

Alliance Flooring Distribution recently added 11 new Volvo FH Aero 460s to its fleet, joining 39 previously purchased Volvo trucks and boosting the fleet’s Volvo contingent to 30%—all in just two years. ...

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DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks

Posted 29/04/2026

DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...

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5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating

Posted 22/04/2026

Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...

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