Driving on Italian roads behind the wheel of a large truck is not just a matter of respecting speed limits or driving hours. For …
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Alcohol at the wheel of a truck: the risk that multiplies tragedy on the road
Alcohol consumption among professional drivers, and particularly among those operating large vehicles, constitutes one of the most serious threats to road safety. The intake …
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The profession of heavy vehicle driver today demands much more than just a valid license
It is not just about turning the wheel and stepping on the pedals. Driving a heavy truck is a high-risk profession with enormous responsibility, …
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Spanish Government approves urgent package of measures to shield freight transport from fuel price surge
Spain’s Council of Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility led by Óscar Puente, has given the green light …
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The weight of virtue: the EU rewards cleaner trucks… and heavier ones
The decarbonisation of freight transport has an irony that few acknowledge: to emit less, trucks will have to carry more kilos. The new European …
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Trucks at 17: The European measure that pits the need for drivers against the limits of the adolescent brain
Teenagers don’t usually sit around talking about logistics crises or population pyramids in the transport sector, but the recent approval of the new EU …
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Not even GPS knows it all: the (lost) art of planning the perfect truck route
Choosing the most suitable route is not just a matter of looking at a map and hitting the road. For a freight transport driver, …
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The silent revolution: Volvo challenges diesel with an electric truck boasting 700 km of range
Europe is witnessing a paradigm shift in heavy transport. Volvo Trucks, firm in its commitment to electrification, has just unveiled its new generation of …
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The invisible cost of returning a jumper: how returns are drowning online commerce in Spain
The easy “click” of e-commerce hides a million-euro bill that few consumers see.In Spain, where almost 18% of online purchases end up being returned …
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Buy by email, return by habit: the progress of digital commerce and the setback of a use-once-and-throw-away culture
The growing volume of returns in e-commerce has become a logistical and financial headache for Spain and Europe, affecting consumers, network operators and warehouse …