Truck Locator Platooning Blog Archive

    Scania Tests Platooning In Norway With Ahola Transport
    Posted On: June 11, 2018
    Scania is forming a partnership with Ahola Transport to test truck platooning technology approximately 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. ...
    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... ...
    Autonomous Platooning Granted Approval of UK Government
    Posted On: August 29, 2017
    Self-driving trucks which can operate effectively in close convoy with one another, otherwise known as ‘platooning’, will soon be seen on British roads after the Department for Transport gave the go-ahead to a trial of the technology, according to UK Haulier... ...
    What is the Trucking Industry doing about global warming?
    Posted On: January 30, 2017
    Wherever you’re going, chances are you’ll see a truck on the road making a delivery or transporting goods... ...
    Self-Driving DAF Trucks Involved in Latest Platooning Tests
    Posted On: November 9, 2016
    Earlier this year a major challenge involving semi-autonomous synchronised trucks took place across Europe, with various manufacturers participating to show off their own so-called platooning technology... ...
    Trucks Complete Semi-Autonomous Platooning Challenge
    Posted On: April 14, 2016
    After media coverage and expectations built gradually in the run-up to the European Truck Platooning Challenge, the completion of this historic event has seen an explosion of interest in the achievements of the manufacturers involved... ...
    DAF Tests Autonomous Truck Technology
    Posted On: April 7, 2016
    DAF is just one of a number of manufacturers that participated in the European Truck Platooning Challenge this week, introducing the self-driving systems that will likely help to shape its vehicles in the future... ...
    Autonomous Trucks from Volvo Will Champion Platooning Techniques in EU
    Posted On: March 21, 2016
    Driverless truck technology is being developed by every major manufacturer at the moment, and there is a growing agreement about how best to deploy autonomous commercial vehicles to maximise their efficiency and effectiveness... ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 09/07/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Don-Bur Invests £700k In Major Solar & Manufacturing Upgrade
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Don-Bur has completed a major £700,000 investment at its Mossfield Road manufacturing headquarters, combining roof replacement, structural modernisation and a significant expansion of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 03/07/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Powerday Expands Eco-Friendly Fleet With Volvo FM Electric Low Entry Hook Loaders
    Posted 30/06/2026
    Powerday recently continued its electric fleet expansion with the addition of two Volvo FM Electric Low Entry 8x4 rigids to join the two Volvo FE Electrics the company purchased in 2024. ...
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    Don-Bur Showcases High-Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailer At RTX 2026
    Posted 30/06/2026
    At Road Transport Expo 2026, Don-Bur is showcasing one of its latest high-volume longer semi-trailer lifting deck trailers, demonstrating how it can maximise volumetric efficiency within current UK regulations. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    Renault Trucks Brings Innovation & Heritage Together At Road Transport Expo 2026
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Renault Trucks will showcase its diverse range of diesel and electric vehicles at this year’s Road Transport Expo, taking place 30 June – 2nd July at NAEC Stoneleigh. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 17/06/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026
    Posted 09/06/2026
    MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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