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a turning point for global transport

A Turning Point for Global Transport

At the COP26 in Glasgow and representing a global response to climate emissions from trucks and buses as well as marking a turning point for global transport, 15 countries have agreed to work together toward 100 per cent zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. 
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Scania to become the lead brand in the global Traton Group

Scania to Become the Lead Brand in the global Traton Group

An announcement of structural changes at the top, which are effective as of October 1, confirms Scania to become the lead brand in the global Traton Group. As a result of the changes, Christian Levin takes on a changed role which merges his current role as President and CEO of Scania with the role as President and CEO of Traton.
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future global diesel truck engine

A Future Global Diesel Truck Engine

While all of the news seems to be about the latest alt-power engines for trucks, a new plant has been announced to produce a future global diesel truck engine for the Traton Group. Ground has been broken at new site in Nuremberg, Germany, where the Common Base Engine (CBE) will be built.
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Step Global solution, Smart eDriver

Step Global solution, Smart eDriver 

While some of the new electronic work diaries, approved by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator are parts of a broader telematics platform which will deliver a number of diverse services and sets of data for a trucking operator, it is the Step Global solution, Smart eDriver which is the outlier. 
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global truck market during Covid

Global Truck Market During Covid

Looking around the world at the global truck market during Covid can be a little confusing. The situation looks like it will remain unstable for some time to come, as the industry will need trucks as economies recover, but lockdowns will limit all activities, including truck sales. 
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the cost of Covid for trucking

Truck Border Problems are Global

Here in Australia we have been very concerned about the series of border closures which have threatened to disrupt the trucking economy, we haven’t looked overseas, but truck border problems are global during this pandemic.
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global trucking and Covid-19

Global Trucking and Covid-19

It seems that global trucking and Covid-19 is the same all over. This news story is in Canada, but it could just as well be in Australia, and probably every developed country around the world.
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how mature is your industry?

Global Driver Shortage

While we talk a lot about the lack of quality drivers in Australia, we need to understand that. in fact, there is a global driver shortage. This is demonstrated by a recent discussion in which I was involved.
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Volkswagen are closer to becoming a global truck player

Volkswagen are Closer to Becoming a Global Truck Player

With the announcement of an extended deal between Traton and Hino, Volkswagen are closer to becoming a global truck player. Traton is the new name for the current Volkswagen truck making group, which includes Scania, MAN, VW Trucks in South America and an increasing holding in Navistar in the US. Read More
Benz could introduce drones, a new Sprinter and PRO

Benz Could Introduce Drones, a New Sprinter and PRO on a Global Scale

As part of its worldwide strategy Mercedes Benz could introduce drones, a new Sprinter and PRO on a Global Scale. Nearly two years ago the company came out with its Sprinter-based concept ‘last-mile’ delivery van that featured a pair of drones that would deliver to retail customers. That concept involved customer lock-boxes to keep shipments safe until collected by the recipients.  Read More
Isuzu, Hartex, Caltex Telematics, Groeneveld and Transking at MEGATRANS2018

Scania Solutions Manager for Global Summit

    The Australian Road Transport Suppliers’ Association have announced that Anthony King – Sustainability Solutions Manager at Scania Group will be joining them at the Global Heavy Vehicle Leaders Summit in May. Anthony has some very interesting insights into the future of our industry and how big data will play a major roll. The only place to hear these insights will be at the summit, we invite you to join Read More
Isuzu, Hartex, Caltex Telematics, Groeneveld and Transking at MEGATRANS2018

Retter for Global Leaders Event

      The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association  have announced the inclusion of Paul Retter, the Chief Executive and Commissioner of the National Transport Commission as a
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Global rebranding for Mack

The new logo and new look and feel for the brand identity of Mack Trucks has been unveiled at the ConExpo in Las Vegas. Gone is the tough trucks image which has served the Mack brand for so long and in
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Global Summit for Melbourne

On the first two days of April, Melbourne will be hosting a Global Truck and Trailer Leaders Summit, organised by the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association. The event runs for the two days before
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