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What is jackknifing?

20 May 2023

Jackknifing is when a truck and trailer fold in on themselves to create a ‘V’ shape. Let’s take a look at how this occurs and the best ways to avoid it.

Manufacturer news

Einride raises money to accelerate electric vehicle rollout

19 December 2022

New model

Volvo Trucks expands electric trucks range

15 December 2022

Manufacturer news

DAF launches new steered pusher axle

14 December 2022

Technology

Low bridge ahead! The best truck-specific satnavs

9 December 2022

Features

Why hydrogen trucks may be the answer

13 February 2023

Stay safe – keeping trailers secure

26 October 2022

Maintaining ratchet straps – practical guidance

30 August 2022

Making headway: the importance of aerodynamic devices for trucks and trailers

23 August 2022

Counting the cost of misaligned wheels

16 August 2022

Tips for the top – innovations in tipper bodies

5 August 2022

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Industry news

Sapphire recruits mechanics to become truck technicians

9 December 2022

Sapphire Vehicle Services is tackling the difficulty of recruiting truck technicians with a course to upskill car and van mechanics.

Manufacturer news

Volta rolls out ‘Truck as a Service’ infrastructure

4 December 2022

New model

Schmitz Cargobull launches new curtainside semi-trailer

1 December 2022

New model

Renault Trucks unveils electric T and C models

23 November 2022

Fleet news

Stagecoach makes UK bus industry’s biggest order since 2019

23 November 2022

Fleet news

FVTH puts DAF LF with PowerLine gearbox on the road

23 November 2022

New model

HVS unveils hydrogen-powered truck

23 November 2022

Industry news

UK CV production rises for tenth month in a row

30 November 2022

HGV sales post strong growth in third quarter

23 November 2022

HGV drivers run risk of criminal charges due to poor maintenance checks

23 November 2022

Lunaz calls for more trucks to be converted to electric power

23 November 2022

Warning issued over truck tyre pressures

27 October 2022

Lockerbie Lorry Park to close

26 October 2022

CV production enjoys best August for a decade

30 September 2022

DAF XD wins 2023 International Truck of the Year award

22 September 2022

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Today's top story

What is jackknifing?

Einride raises money to accelerate electric vehicle rollout

Volvo Trucks expands electric trucks range

DAF launches new steered pusher axle

Low bridge ahead! The best truck-specific satnavs

Features

Why hydrogen trucks may be the answer

Stay safe – keeping trailers secure

Maintaining ratchet straps – practical guidance

Making headway: the importance of aerodynamic devices for trucks and trailers

Counting the cost of misaligned wheels

Tips for the top – innovations in tipper bodies

Manufacturer news

Sapphire recruits mechanics to become truck technicians

Volta rolls out ‘Truck as a Service’ infrastructure

Schmitz Cargobull launches new curtainside semi-trailer

Renault Trucks unveils electric T and C models

Stagecoach makes UK bus industry’s biggest order since 2019

FVTH puts DAF LF with PowerLine gearbox on the road

HVS unveils hydrogen-powered truck

Industry news

UK CV production rises for tenth month in a row

HGV sales post strong growth in third quarter

HGV drivers run risk of criminal charges due to poor maintenance checks

Lunaz calls for more trucks to be converted to electric power

Warning issued over truck tyre pressures

Lockerbie Lorry Park to close

CV production enjoys best August for a decade

DAF XD wins 2023 International Truck of the Year award

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