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Truck trailer guide - everything you need to know about trailers
With such a wide variety of truck trailers on the market, it may to difficult to determine which type is best for you and your business so let the CM Trailer Guide talk you through the options
Knowledge Hub - Liam Campbell
June 30, 2025
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Truck vs Lorry - what’s the difference?
Is it a truck or is it a lorry? We look at how people use the interchangeable term and help you decide if a truck or a lorry are the same thing
Knowledge Hub - Liam Campbell
June 15, 2025
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Moving floor or walking floor trailer guide
What is a Walking Floor Trailer, what's the difference to a moving floor, and who uses them?
Knowledge Hub - Liam Campbell
June 13, 2025
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What are a UK HGV's CO2 emissions per mile?
Calculating your exact HGV CO2 emissions per mile is becoming increasingly important for many fleets
Knowledge Hub - Liam Campbell
June 10, 2025
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Abba's Autos seeing a steady demand for used trucks
While constantly adapting to ever-changing market conditions, Abba’s Autos always strives to offer its customers a reliable and cost-effective service
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
June 9, 2025
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April rains for used truck market
Inclement weather in the used truck market, is a storm brewing?
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
May 5, 2025
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What should you do in the event of a fuel theft?
As fuel theft becomes an increasing problem for operators, what should they do to minimise the risk of it happening, and when it does, how should they deal with suspected internal fuel thieves while staying on the right side of the law?
Knowledge Hub - Lucy Radley
May 3, 2025
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Why the Roadrunner was the one truck Leyland got right
In the third and final feature taken from the late Martin Hayes’ autobiography, the former director of communications for Leyland Truck and Bus offers his thoughts on the one truck that Leyland got right, and then some...
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 30, 2025
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The history of Scammell trucks
As one of the industry’s stalwarts, this highly cherished ‘flexible friend’ has been adopted for all manner of day-to-day roles. We look back to a time when Scammell Lorries of Watford was a trailblazing flag-bearer in the UK
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 29, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Antos 1824L 4x2 truck review
Does the lesser-known Mercedes-Benz Antos deserve a shout-out? We review its credentials.
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
April 29, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin review
A completely new face, a gently refurbished inside, and plenty of new things under the bodywork: we see if the new Mercedes-Benz Actros L with ProCabin lives up to expectations
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 22, 2025
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Classic Trucks from the 1920s
In our latest look back through the decades of Commercial Motor, we visit the post-war 1920s, when decisions had to be made on how best to use the huge number of vehicles that were stood down after the war effort
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 19, 2025
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Scania S650 6x2 truck review
Is running a V8 a sound business decision, an easy emotional one or a bit of both? CM reviews a Scania S650 6x2 to find out.
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
April 19, 2025
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What is Renault Trucks Deliver-Assist
Away from its traditional vehicle development, Renault Trucks is working on other haulage-related innovations that could transform the urban logistics and delivery market. Meet Deliver-Assist...
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 17, 2025
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What you need to know about retread truck tyres
While undoubtedly less expensive and better for the environment than new tyres, retread products are often perceived to be lower quality – but is this assessment fair? Industry insiders give their opinions on the pro and cons
Knowledge Hub - John Kendall
April 16, 2025
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What's the difference between LGV and HGV?
LGV or HGV? What's the correct term to use? We look at the difference between an LGV and an HGV - if there is one...
Knowledge Hub - Liam Campbell
April 16, 2025
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Three good truck engineering ideas due a comeback
Coming up with a clever engineering idea for a truck is one thing, but making it ‘stick’ is another altogether. CM considers three ‘good ideas at the time’, and explains how one of them could be about to make a serious comeback...
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 12, 2025
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Junction 6 Commercials used truck dealer focus
Conveniently located at the heart of the country, Junction 6 Commercials has recently expanded after many years in the area, and operations director Bradley David says the firm has no plans to go anywhere soon
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
April 12, 2025
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Transport legislation changes for 2025
A new government with new ideas for businesses will affect haulage operators large and small this year. Here’s a round-up of some of the key areas of legislation that can help you stay on the right side of the law
Knowledge Hub - Chris Tindall
April 12, 2025
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How contract hire can make your fleet more profitable
Getting the right balance between buying vehicles outright and using contract hire is key to running a profitable fleet, with flexibility, predictable costs and risk mitigation favouring the latter option
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
April 10, 2025
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How to deal with an overseas road traffic incident
Being involved in a road traffic incident in the UK is one thing, but if it happens when the driver is working overseas, it’s a whole different proposition. Here’s some help on how to proceed...
Knowledge Hub - Lucy Radley
April 9, 2025
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March used truck market sees an unusual juxtaposition
In terms of used vehicle views on commercialmotor.com, March saw some unusual juxtaposition of results among the manufacturers, perhaps affected by the increasing economic uncertainty that fleet operators are currently facing
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
April 7, 2025
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Scania R460 CNG truck review
Turning waste into biomethane and using it to power trucks, rather than letting it escape into the atmosphere, has to be a good thing, and Scania is right on board with this philosophy.
Knowledge Hub - Will Shiers
March 23, 2025
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Elite Refuse Ltd lead the way in refuse waste and recycling vehicle sales, parts, hire and repair.
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March 14, 2025
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Elite Refuse used truck dealer focus
Elite Refuse supplies refurbished waste and recycling vehicles, as well as providing a supply of spare parts, servicing and operates a small hire fleet
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
March 12, 2025
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February fumble as fewer dats drop stats
In terms of used vehicle views on commercialmotor.com, March saw some unusual juxtaposition of results among the manufacturers, perhaps affected by the increasing economic uncertainty that fleet operators are currently facing
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
March 6, 2025
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Scania 770 S 6X4 timber truck review
Trying out new trucks in treacherous, freezing conditions –what’s not to like? CM headed to Norway to test a range of new Scania models to see how they coped with the icy roads
Knowledge Hub - Will Shiers
March 2, 2025
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Used truck market interest down in February
With so many unusual variations compared with a normal-length month, the statistics for February genarally show it to be the odd month out, but it did throw up a few surprises, before normal service is resumed in March
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
March 1, 2025
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No January blues for used truck market
They say variety is the spice of life and this was certainly the case for the used vehicle viewing figures on commercialmotor.com in January. While the usual suspects featured heavily, it was all change in terms of league positions
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
February 12, 2025
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January fails to dampen used truck classifieds
They say variety is the spice of life and this was certainly the case for the used vehicle viewing figures on commercialmotor.com in January. While the usual suspects featured heavily, it was all change in terms of league positions
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
February 5, 2025
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Renault T480 6x2 truck review
Three years after it first arrived on the scene, CM puts a 13-litre Renault Range T 6x2 through a review
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 27, 2025
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Volvo FH16 750 6x2 truck review
After trying it out in Sweden, CM gets behind the wheel of Volvo’s FH16 750 to review it on UK roads
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 27, 2025
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Volvo FH 500 dual clutch 6x2 truck review
Volvo is the first company to use the direct shift gearbox on a heavy truck. CM reviews the FH 500 DC to see how well it works in an HGV
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 27, 2025
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Race to The Rock - FH16 Aero v FH Aero
Over three days and 1,452 miles, CM’s staffers race a Volvo FH16 Aero and an FH Aero to Gibraltar and the outcome is closer than you might think
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
January 16, 2025
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Volvo FH16 750 6x2 truck review (2020)
CM reviews Volvo’s FH16 750 6x2, a powerhouse of a performer that still offers fuel economy similar to the fleet trucks of yesteryear
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 14, 2025
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SW Commercials Isuzu truck dealer profile
The two men on the frontline at this Cornwall-based dealership have been building and specifying Isuzu trucks for decades and they hope their impressive new premises will enable the company to thrive.
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
January 14, 2025
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Renault D 26 Optifuel Wide 6x2 R 320 Euro 6 truck review (2019)
We re-review Renault’s D 26 Optifuel Wide 6x2 R 320 E6 to see if it is a worthy contender for the third decade of the 21st century.
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 14, 2025
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Iveco S-Way MY2024 truck review
CM puts Iveco’s new S-Way through its paces and discovers that not only does it have clear benefits for the operator, but also that driver appeal has been firmly addressed in the latest iteration.
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
January 10, 2025
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Midlands Truck & Van used truck dealer focus
We pay a visit to a well-established West Midlands used truck dealer, and speak to sales manager Bob Morris, who explains how the business has managed to keep ticking over during a challenging few years,
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
January 9, 2025
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Christmas comes early for used truck market
Although December and January are traditionally slow months for trading in the used vehicle market, this year’s festive period showed a slight upturn on the previous one – and even threw up a couple of surprises
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
January 6, 2025
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Lancashire DAF and Lothian DAF are new truck sales heavy-hitters
Lancashire DAF and its sister operation Lothian DAF are right up there with the best performing truck dealers in the UK. Here’s how they make it all work...
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
January 2, 2025
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History of the car transporter
It’s more than 75 years since the first double-deck car transporters graced our roads. We talk to Ken Glendinning about the concept’s highs and lows, and look back at a selection of classic examples of the genre.
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
January 1, 2025
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What to do when a major customer goes bust
How should you react if one of your key customers goes under, and how can you best protect yourself to ensure that your own business doesn’t end up being out of pocket?
Knowledge Hub - Lucy Radley
December 31, 2024
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How an aerospace approach to trailers is helping Kraker's proactive maintenance
Moving Smart offers a proactive look at how your trailer is behaving, the intention being to ensure that Kraker’s five-year warranty rarely needs to be honoured
Knowledge Hub - Commercial Motor
December 31, 2024
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Bosch previews new 'by-wire' tech that could revolutionise future truck design
CM takes a trip to Bosch’s Renningen research campus to run the rule over the manufacturer’s revolutionary ‘by-wire’ systems, which use electrical control units to manage traditionally mechanical functions like braking and steering.
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
December 27, 2024
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Scania S500 Highline 6x2 truck review
Our review of the Scania S500 shows that the Swedish manufacturer continues to push the boundaries of truck design and engineering
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
December 24, 2024
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Volvo FH 460 I-Save 6x2 truck review
CM reviews an I-Save equipped Volvo FH 460 6x2 to see if the claimed fuel efficiency gains from compound turbo technology stack up.
Knowledge Hub - Colin Barnett
December 23, 2024
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How to keep the lights on in a power cut
An unexpected power outage can bring a company to its knees in seconds. A UK haulier recently suffered such an incident and explains here how it kept the wheels in motion.
Knowledge Hub - Lucy Radley
December 19, 2024
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DAF XD PX-7 310 FA 4x2 with Powerline transmission review
An abundance of new features can be found in the ‘next chapter’ of DAF’s range, and the latest trucks are striving to achieve a balance between efficiency and practicality
Knowledge Hub - George Barrow
December 19, 2024
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