Schmitz Exploits Artic Loophole

• Schmitz Trailers of Germany has designed a semi-trailer which exploits a loophole in the turning circle regulations governing 16.5m artics. The patented design involves......

Vi Recalls Two Trucks

MI Two trucks were recalled by the Vehicle Inspectorate in the second half of last year: AWD's TL814 and Mercedes' 1621. TL814s built between 18 September and 18 October 1989......

Uk Heavy Hauliers Free From Hours Regs

• Drivers of notifiable abnormal loads are to be exempt from the drivers' hours law. The European Commission has granted UK heavy hauliers exemption from the hours regs if a......

Enlarged Sleeper Cab

• Volvo is offering a version of its FL6 4x2 tractor with an enlarged sleeper cab, but it is unlikely to be launched in Europe. The truck is built in Sweden for the American......