Global Trucking Trends: Dumped spuds potentially a potato protest

A 57-year-old truck driver was detained June 1 after loads of potatoes were found spilled on a key bridge linking two Danish islands, police have said. The driver was held on suspicion…

Global Trucking Trends: Fuso now producing Next Generation eCanter in Europe

Daimler Truck’s Fuso subsidiary is now producing the battery-electric Next Generation eCanter at the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe plant in Tramagal, Portugal. The vehicle will be offered to European buyers…

Global Trucking Trends: Britain to allow longer semi-trailers

Britain will officially give the green light to longer semi-trailers on May 31, following an 11-year trial project with the configurations. Measuring 15.65 meters (51 feet), these longer semi-trailers (LST)…

Global Trucking Trends: Europe’s driver shortage a focus during Year of Skills

Europe’s shortage of truck drivers will be in the spotlight this year as the European Commission recognizes the Year of Skills, officially launched during Europe Day on May 9. According…