Toyota Materials Handling has introduced a new optimised Toyota Tonero diesel engine with 8% improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2.

Using wireless technology to link a road train, in which a lead truck controls a convoy of vehicles driving behind it, is already technically feasible.

On 1 November EU regulation (1222/2009) came into force requiring all new tyres on sale in Europe to be classified and labeled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance.

2013 marks Jungheinrich’s 50th year in the British fork lift truck market. Originally located in Manchester, the company now has its headquarters in Milton Keynes with six regional service centres covering the whole of the UK.

G2M Technologies Ltd, the Leeds-based innovations company, has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Tough Tracker to the UK’s transport sector. Tough Tracker is the world’s first virtually indestructible satellite tracking device for the protection of assets.

Jungheinrich has announced the launch of a new addition to its best-selling range of sit-on reach trucks. The new model – the ETV 318 – has a capacity of 1,800kg and can lift a 1,000kg load up to 11.5 metres.

Purpose made external storage units from Active Supply and Design offer customers an attractive method of storing their goods whilst also enhancing the look of your site.

According to the suppliers, Multi Trolley was created to provide an easier method of handling bulky goods such as tables, boards, beds and doors.

The national road tax in France, Ecotaxe, is planned to introduced across the country 20 July, 2013, for all trucks from 3.5 tonnes.

PricePoint: a ‘Price Engine’ that allows companies to input shipment information and see at a glance origin and destination rates for a range of suppliers.

Anyone who has ever tried to load a car into a container knows that it can be fraught with difficulty. Push it in without a driver and it’s difficult to steer. Sit a driver behind the wheel and he won’t be able to get out other than through the tailgate or the sun roof and then only if he’s not eaten for four days.

Volvo Trucks has produced its Travis collection of clothing and accessories for everyone who admirers Volvo trucks.

Hoddesdon-based Rocksand Computers has developed a digital tachograph reporting package that’s simple to use and will help operators fully comply with EU Regulation 561/2006 and keep VOSA happy – it’s called Pitstop.

Thoughts from Easycrate.

The new Mitsubishi PREMIA ES pedestrian power pallet truck has been awarded the prestigious red dot award: product design 2012 for its high-quality, functional design.

There's a moving app for that.

A Leeds-based technology company, G2M Technologies, has launched a new system aimed at reducing road deaths caused by company drivers using their phones while at the wheel.

From 2013 an environmental levy will be payable on French 'routes nationales' and dual carriageways by trucks over 3.5 tonnes.

Users can now wash their own high-vis jackets with the Miele Professional washer and dryer.