Based on real-life accidents, Scania has carried out a crash test using a lorry with an 80-litre tank for compressed natural gas. The test was to see how the tank would withstand a heavy side impact. Would the tanks get damaged? These are questions that the manufacturer believes bother drivers and possible buyers of LPG/LNG trucks.

Scania video shows results of fuel tank crash test

A new motorway rest area opened this week in Germany has sufficient capacity for 100 HGVs. However, for that to happen, the lorries need to park closely one after the other in rows based on their estimated time of departure.

New motorway rest area in Germany parks 8 HGVs in 1 row

“It was a bad choice,” says the lorry driver who killed three people in a horrific crash last year. The driver was speaking in a BBC documentary about the accident, which he caused by browsing dating sites on his phone while he was behind the wheel. Titled “Deadly Browsing – The Lorry Driver,” the documentary was co-produced by Durham police with the aim of helping people understand that no matter how good a driver someone thinks they are, they must not choose their mobile ahead of safety.

HGV driver responsible for fatal accident talks from prison in hard-hitting BBC documentary

<span style="font-weight: 400;">HGV drivers of the Tramac Buxton Lime company have attended a yoga class as part of the company’s safety day so as to relieve stress and stay healthy. Thanks to the positive feedback, the one-off class may be extended and become a regular opportunity at the company.</span>

HGV drivers attend yoga classes to relieve stress and stay healthy

Four people have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency operation targeting a criminal group linked to the prolific smuggling of migrants to the UK by lorry. The agency has explained how migrants have been able to get into targeted lorries heading to the UK.

NCA describes how criminal groups are smuggling migrants via UK-bound trucks

After the first year of Direct Vision Standard enforcement in London, the city has seen a reduction in fatal collisions where vision is cited as a contributing factor, according to the latest figures published by Transport for London. Tighter standards are now planned to be introduced from October 2024.

London to raise DVS standards as new figures show fall in fatal collisions

A French HGV driver has invented a simple tool to make single-manned cargo securing faster and easier. His invention brought him three awards in a short time.

HGV driver receives multiple awards for his cargo securing invention

75% of checked HGVs and trailers had at least one tyre with an underinflated pressure, according to Goodyear's tyre pressure check campaign in the Netherlands. Low tyre pressure decreases fuel efficiency and increases the possibility of accidents significantly, warns Goodyear.

3 in 4 HGVs run on underinflated tyres, finds Goodyear

An HGV driver was driver caught driving literally hands-free on the M40 motorway as he was rolling a cigarette, shows the latest footage shared by National Highways. The film was shot during the latest deployment of Operation Tramline, which has seen officers report 28,000 offences since it was first introduced.

Police video shows HGV driver rolling cigarette while driving on M40

The Spanish General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has issued a guide on what kind of sunglasses are the safest to wear when driving in bright sunshine. The officers urge drivers to put on those sunglasses when needed.