There are a range of excellent sat navs available to buy, and sometimes deciding which one is the best for you can be really confusing. This is why we’ve made things a little easier for you and chosen some of … Continue reading …

The Australian Outback If there’s one place you don’t want to get lost, it’s the Australian outback. It’s vast, remote, and there’s no-one around to hear your scream – well, probably. Back in 2010, a group of British tourists became … Continue reading …

Head over to Brands Hatch on the weekend of the 11th-12th April, and you won’t see professional truck drivers taking it steady and getting the best performance out of their vehicles. Instead, you’ll be treated to trucks whizzing around at … Continue reading …

What’s a Self-Driving Vehicle? A self-driving vehicle is exactly what it says on the tin. The concept is a vehicle that no longer requires operation by a human. This means no more gears, steering wheels or break pads; the vehicle … Continue reading …

Skippers Canyon Road, New Zealand Driving on gravel is different to driving on asphalt; driving on a gravel road with no passing space if you encounter another vehicle (and a drop of up to 100m down to the river below) … Continue reading …

Don’t Eat and Drive We all know not to drink and drive, however in Cyprus, the law states that you mustn’t eat and drive too. Even just drinking water whilst driving is illegal, and having a quick snack at the … Continue reading …

So, whether you’re currently a trucker or you are interested in finding more about the life of a truck driver – here is a little insight for prospective drivers into the skills required, and a few basic questions to ask … Continue reading …

Walmart WAVE In early 2014, American supermarket giant Wal-Mart unveiled its new futuristic truck design, which looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. This new concept truck is known as the Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience (WAVE), and is designed … Continue reading …

You’ve probably heard of The Internet of Things – and not just because we referenced it earlier. It’s the idea that everything, from the humble toaster to your home’s lighting system to self-driving cars to farm animals are all chipped … Continue reading …

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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 …