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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.

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 an engineering feat in itself, paving the way for new industries and easing the logistical and time-consuming nightmare of small-vehicle transport. In the following article, we will strip back the truck in its entirety to understand the process in which our beasts of the road come to be.

Discover how haulage superstar Edward Stobart develop his brand into one of the biggest in Britain, revolutionising the freight industry and its relationship with the public...

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 restoration and conversion company based on the edge of Glastonbury, Somerset to see what they did with a Mercedes 814.

In a bid to give back to the industry during COVID-19, Scania (Great Britain) Limited are sending out their hospitality trailer to give out free refreshments to truck drivers.

There are many ways for a father and son to bond, but doing it over the restoration of a retro truck is probably one of the least-expected methods.

Regardless of what business you operate or are a part of, the balancing between safer business practices and the associated costs can be difficult. In the haulage industry, there’s often a divide between managing your fleet to ensure that it is safe and trying to keep costs low so that it doesn’t cost you more than your business can afford.

What would you expect Bruce Springsteen and trucks to have in common? To be honest, this isn’t a question we had ever thought of asking. That all changed when we set eyes on Ralf Ekdahl's Mercedes-Benz truck.

Omar Husainov's life was once geared toward becoming a doctor, with a degree obtained and training laid before him to become a trauma surgeon. In 1991, all of that changed dramatically with the civil war beginning.

Driving economically is essential for anyone driving trucks. With exceptional high mpg rates, it’s common for trucks to burn through fuel and create expensive maintenance costs. Thankfully, one of the head truck trainers at Mercedes-Benz - Chris Keen - has revealed his tips for a more economical driving style.

At the ripe age of 30, Ryan Thorne has celebrated a significant career milestone as he has now worked for Renault Trucks South West, for more than half his life.

DAF Trucks are on the lookout for their oldest branded truck, still in operation. Do you have a DAF vehicle from the past which you still run day-to-day? It could be yours!