French road transport legislation has become a web of strict, constantly updated rules that make no distinction between domestic carriers and those from other …
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Incomplete harmony: why Italian traffic regulations diverge from the European consensus
The European Union has worked for decades to harmonise road transport rules among its member states. However, the dream of common, homogeneous legislation often …
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Italy, an asphalt labyrinth: the strict rules for trucks in the transalpine country
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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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 …