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Thruxton Thriller
Round three of the BTRA Truck Racing Championship took the teams to the UK’s fastest circuit, Thruxton, for some exciting, close racing and a few major incidents
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For Pete's Sake
The history of Peterbilt, one of the world’s iconic truck marques, goes back more than 100 years, but the company twice came close to disappearing altogether
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Who'd Be A Truck Driver?
The driver shortage is getting worse, but there are good reasons people don’t want to do the job these days, says Mick Rennison
![Advantage Smith](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2198/245709/59df114e189dd/crp_Advantage-Smith.jpg)
Advantage Smith
Championship leader Ryan Smith takes three podium places at a stormy Snetterton to strengthen his position as his rivals crash out during a dramatic weekend
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Northern Light
Truckhaven Carnforth has been a fixture for nearly 30 years, and with its home-cooked food and clean washing facilities, it should be here for another 30.
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Animal Magic
It’s a matter of all things Mercedes-Benz at German family business Maier, where this customised, V8-powered 2555 livestock transporter takes pride of place on the fleet.
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Crime Watch
A new policy by the Metropolitan Police Service to not investigate some low-level crimes has led to fears that thefts from trucks may increase – and threaten the safety of drivers as a result
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Driven To Distraction
Bad driving is often the cause of jams on the road network. Has the time come to get rid of car drivers? asks Mick Rennison
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Truck Tribute To Much-loved Boss
Pallet distributor and wood waste recycler Motward’s latest purchase, a Volvo FH16.750 tractor unit (pictured below), has become a lasting tribute to the company’s late managing director, Jason Tolhurst.
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Current Affairs
Electric trucks have been claimed to be the future of urban distribution – the Fuso eCanter shows that this future is now
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We've Got Ourselves Another Convoy!
Convoy in the Park returns to Donington Park in July and this year’s extravaganza is set to be even bigger and better than last year’s
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Max Innovation
Behind the making of the largest LPG road tanker trailer in Australia and, possibly, the world is Peter Max, of Max Marmon fame
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Push It
In the second installment of our new series on healthy living, Vicky Hadley demonstrates another simple exercise and gives tips on vitamin supplements
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Max Faktor
The Goldhofer Faktor 5 allows heavy haulage operator Allelys to carry a payload of five times the girder frame trailer’s own weight. Here is the heavy mob in action
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Star Of The East
Although T&D has featured the company before, the Scania four-wheelers of the Crowsons Potatoes fleet still look as good as the day they were delivered
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The Life Of Brian
Acquisition of a smart specialist Scania S500 three-axle sliding/tilting platform plant transporter rigid prompts Brian Rowland to reveal his background in road haulage.
![Lighten Up Time](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2198/295378/5b6c3d618d3b7/crp_LIGHTEN-UP-TIME.jpg)
Lighten Up Time
Poor take-up of Volvo Dynamic Steering has prompted an update that offers four optional features to boost its appeal. Does it enhance the driving experience?
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Smith Dominates Donington
A bumper crowd at Donington Park’s Convoy in the Park was treated to 10 races of thrilling action over the weekend of 21- 22 July, with the leaders of both divisions strengthening their grip on the title.
Browned Off
Bedford trucks were, famously, ‘seen everywhere’ – but plans by the ambitious David J B Brown and his company AWD to relaunch the renowned range ended in failure.
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Monte Carlo Or Bust
It’s the late 1980s and Paul gets a plum job driving a Toleman transporter carrying extremely expensive classic cars to a posh, pre-Grand Prix auction in Monaco.
First Class
Alex Anderson has run an exclusively Volvo fleet for more than 40 years and has customised its recently acquired Ailsa Edition, the very truck at the UK launch, to make it even more special.
Time For A Change?
With Brexit on the horizon, it may now be time to take another look at the drivers’ hours rules and adapt them for today’s life on the road.
Close Encounters
Ian Munt is worried by the habit of some truckers to follow vehicles too closely – but would like more praise for drivers who do the right thing.
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Hard And Fast
Tougher sentencing guidelines for the most serious motoring offences are having a significant impact on drivers and hauliers, according to road transport lawyers
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Future Proofing
Many drivers give little thought to retirement. But they should, because you never know when your career might end as David Russell knows all too well
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Game Changer
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros features four world firsts and each one of them could lead the way in the future of trucks
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Victory Vee
We investigate the power behind Scanias V8 throne and why next year will be a cause for celebration
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Price Is Right
Andrew Prices Scania T500 has undergone some major changes in the past year, but it works hard and turns heads wherever it goes
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Snetterton Shake-up
Snetterton saw seven different drivers across the two divisions stand on the podiums top step, but the division leaders largely maintained their advantages
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Turbulent Marriage
In our last issue we profiled the history of Seddon now we resume the story as the company merges with rival Atkinson and heads into troubled times