Freight mobility technology company Einride has introduced its Gen2, the updated version of its autonomous HGV, and announced its plan to build a recharging network on the US motorways for electric lorries. The company also unveiled its involvement in a €28 million project whose aim is to roll out heavy-duty autonomous transport in Norway and the launch of the largest heavy-duty electric freight fleet in Norway in 2023.

Einride reveals Gen2 autonomous trucks and announces charging network in USA

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport is launching a 39-point action plan to tackle the poor working conditions and low wages in the transport sector, announced Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård last week. The action plan is in line with the European Mobility Package, with special focus on van drivers.

Norway launches 39-point action plan against social dumping in transport sector

An HGV transporting steel beams were stopped in Norway for improper cargo securing as the beams were literally loose on the trailer.

HGV caught with almost no cargo securing in Norway

The Norwegian government has changed its road transport rules in order to implement EU regulations. It is now known that the new rules will apply as of November 1st.

Norway to adopt EU Mobility Package rules from 1 November

<a href="https://lastebil.no/Aktuelt/Nyhetsarkiv/2022/Glemmer-du-dette-kan-det-raskt-koste-deg-15.000-kroner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Norwegian Truck Owners Association</a> has warned hauliers that the organisation has noted an increasing trend of tachograph control regarding post-registration activity.

Post-registration tachograph checks ramped up in Norway

A Turkish HGV driver in Norway was heavily fined and deported from the country because of several serious drivers' hours offences and a tachograph manipulation. On one occasion, he drove for 28 hours without taking a proper break.

HGV driver fined €4,000 and deported for multiple drivers’ hours violations

DB Schenker has announced its plans to operate a zero-emission ship in Norway. The fully electric coastal container feeder will be 50 metres long and can carry 300 deadweight tons of cargo.

DB Schenker to operate a zero-emission autonomous ship in Norway

Over half of the lorries chosen by road traffic police for a full inspection were found to have defects or be guilty of road transport violations, <a href="https://lastebil.no/Aktuelt/Nyhetsarkiv/2022/Kontrollerte-naermere-80.000-tungbiler-i-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Norwegian Truck Owner's Association has revealed</a>.

Norway: issues found with 54% of HGVs inspected in 2021

Faulty tyres, brakes, exhaustion systems or even snow chains all provide different noises and sounds that an experienced driver can recognize. But now, the Norwegian police is testing a sound sensor system that can also identify different sounds and then notify officers which HGVs should be stopped for a check.

Norway: sound sensors used to remotely detect HGV brake failures and snow chain use

Even if a foreign lorry has the appropriate winter tyres and snow chains, many drivers don't know how to put the chain on the tyres and how to drive on slippery roads, says the Norwegian Truck Owners' Association. Therefore, the organisation is lobbying for the introduction of a special "winter license" for HGV drivers.