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Preventative maintenance offers ample benefits, such as providing a more reliable fleet so staff can operate vehicles, and all other equipment, with confidence. Assets that are regularly maintained and monitored are less likely to break down unexpectedly. Further to this, it helps you maintain a digital back log of data to ensure compliance and safety throughout the business.

Teletrac Navman’s fleet management solution lets you easily manage WOFs, COFs, registrations and general servicing, such as ABC services, for your fleet. You c...

Before going on its extended summer break, the New Zealand Government declared a climate emergency; another crisis to add to the “to do list” for the year of delivery, when they return for 2021 from their long hiatus.

As the Covid-19 crisis drags on and New Zealand seems to move further down the line for any kind of vaccination action that will put us back into the world, it’s easy for all the focus to be on that and lack of performance in other areas to be hidden.

This Government has talked a big game on the climate change fr...

In what Gary Bone (VP Mack Trucks Australia) calls ‘exciting news that will change the trucking industry forever’ Mack Australia has officially launched the Mack Anthem to the Southern Hemisphere, 

“with its bold design, brilliant features and powerful performance the Mack Anthem is purpose built right here in Australia for Australia.” he says

The Mack Anthem is based on the hugely successful Anthem that was previously launched in the US, however Mack Aus engineers have worked tirelessly to adapt the Anthem to local condi...

The new Actros F is an entry route to the world of Mercedes-Benz trucks and is particularly aimed at those customers looking for a functional truck but who do not necessarily need every new innovation of the latest Actros generation. They want a truck with an attractive price-performance ratio and the authentic Mercedes-Benz Trucks DNA. Now customers in 24 EU countries and selected non-EU markets can order this model which is designed for full functionality and efficiency. Production starts in April. 

With the Actros F, a new c...

In Dadu, Taiwan, the 10,000th locally assembled DAF truck has rolled off the assembly line just three years after production of the 5,000th vehicle. With a market share of almost 37% in the 12 ton+ segment, DAF is the undisputed market leader among non-Asian truck brands on the island. The company’s success in Taiwan is expected to further expand thanks to the recent introduction of the new Euro 6 truck series.

Since 2005, every week, DAF Trucks has been shipping components for the popular LF and CF series from its factories in Eind...

Peterbilt Motors Company’s Model 579EV is the first zero-emission, battery-electric, Class 8 truck to successfully reach the summit of Pikes Peak.

This significant achievement demonstrates the superior performance of the 579EV and its integrated battery-electric technology. Along with over 110,000 real-world miles on the Peterbilt EV fleet of trucks, this feat further proves that the 579EV is ready for real world, customer operations today. The significant achievement was captured on video and can be seen here:

Peterbilt tackl...

Scania has now issued its first green bond. About 30 Nordic banks, insurance companies and pension fund managers participated. The bidding resulted in Scania raising loans totalling SEK 1.25 billion with a 4-year maturity for investments that the company is making to convert to production of electric vehicles.

It was at the end of 2020 that Scania – as the first pure manufacturer of commercial vehicles – received approval for the company's framework for issuing green bonds.

“The great interest in our green bond confirms the fi...

The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 pounds.

The Kenworth W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul, and heavy haul operations. At 131.5 inches from bumper to back-of-cab, the long-hood W990 possesses a bold presence among conventional trucks.

The proprietary Kenworth AG130 front air suspension utilizes an innovative design and high-performance components. The suspension offers excellent serviceability, reduces t...