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Caterpillar 797 The current version of this off-highway powertrain haul truck is the world’s largest, highest payload capacity mechanical drive haul truck. With a wheelbase of 23ft 7in (7.19m), it’s 49ft 6 in (15.09m) long, 31ft 3in (9.52m) wide and … Continue reading …

Removing the ‘Blind Spot’ The Guardian relates how a brand new type of truck design could be instrumental when it comes to saving the lives of cyclists, and the basic premise of the design revolves around the overhauling of the … Continue reading …

One of the most frequently cited tips for driving in bad winter weather is simply not to do so unless you have to. The average commercial driver, however, does have to – so for those who do need to brave … Continue reading …

The differences between trucks aren’t just limited to names like lorry or rig. The first thing you’re bound to notice is the difference in quality and size between cabs. Just pop a British lorry beside an American truck and you’ll … Continue reading …

It’s no surprise that truckers are getting in on the act. After all, lorry drivers are serious trail-blazers, and when you spend so much time in the cab of a big rig, you want it to feel like home. Out … Continue reading …

But are all hobbies equal? It may seem extreme to some that a chap takes to the streets at night adding apostrophes to misspelt street signs or dresses up as Wonder Woman to fight crime, but hey, live and let … Continue reading …

According to a report from the BBC, data has also revealed that the high price of fuel on our motorways could be costing the average motorist an extra £8 a tank when compared with elsewhere. In light of such evidence, … Continue reading …

With the popularity of diesel vehicles in the country, the price of diesel fuel has sky-rocketed in the past four years, and is only now beginning to level off to some consistency. Although in fairness, that price is still phenomenally … Continue reading …

That’s why we’re looking at some of the greatest world records ever set by trucks and truckers. We’re not talking about entertaining or challenging yourself with records like ‘Most Red Cars Spotted in One Hour’, ‘Slowest Crawl in the Fast … Continue reading …

Safe Driving at Work Perhaps this is why the British Safety Council has elected to introduce a new safety qualification that’s directly aimed at people who drive during their working hours. Statistically, about one third of all road traffic accidents … Continue reading …

Raising the Limits According to GOV, the national speed limit for heavy goods vehicles that are in excess of 7.5 tonnes is set to increase from 40mph to 50mph, and this will be implemented on all roads that are single … Continue reading …

Duel No list of famous movie truckers can be complete without mentioning the 1971 thriller Duel. This iconic film was directed by a young Steven Spielberg and its plot is both simple and effective. The film tells the story of … Continue reading …

Chip Oil Interestingly it is in fact possible to convert chip fat into an alternative fuel for diesel-powered engines. Indeed this kind of oil can be converted into a biodiesel. Whilst it is not possible or indeed advisable to pour … Continue reading …

Of course, other factors will affect fuel consumption in addition to driving, including the exact nature of the vehicles that are being used. Things like vehicle type, age, condition and load all have a part to play, as do uncontrollable … Continue reading …

Keep an Eye on Your Fuel Tank Cold temperatures and poor weather conditions during the winter months can present a number of problems for drivers of a variety of different vehicles. For example, though an unusual occurrence, it is worth … Continue reading …

The Early Days The origins of the diesel engine are the subject of some contention; some choose to credit Herbert Akroyd Stuart, who was indeed responsible for a great number of innovations in his time. For others, Rudolf Diesel is … Continue reading …

A Brief History of Truck Racing In terms of the very beginning, truck racing started off in America, and it first became recognised as a genuinely sanctioned sport in 1979. In these early days, truck racing was carried out on … Continue reading …

Employee or Staff Pilfering This isn’t an area that many people like to think about, but if you’re taking the protection of your fuel seriously then you need to bear it in mind. Unscrupulous employees could, in theory, be a … Continue reading …

Daimler Trucks In a recent article on Engineering.com, a brand new driverless Mercedes Benz truck is discussed in some depth, and this vehicle is not just a theoretical future possibility, but is actually a working innovation that has just had … Continue reading …