Torquing Trucks

Torquing Trucks

Join Commercial Motor Editor Will Shiers as he chats about trucks with various industry experts

Episodes

39: EP Training boss Sean Pargeter discusses the post-Covid dumbing down of the HGV test

June 26, 2024 • 49 mins
In its attempt to alleviate the driver shortage, the government relaxed the HGV driving test requirements. But has this decision driven down standards? 
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38: We discuss 30 years of the Volvo FH with Volvo Trucks director of press tests Tobias Bergman

December 20, 2023 • 23 mins
To celebrate the FH’s 30th birthday, Volvo let us drive four different versions, including an FH Electric, and the very first FH off the line.

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37: Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS)’s head of design Pete Clarke tells us about its hydrogen fuel cell-powered HGV

December 13, 2023 • 53 mins
It’s not every day that a truck designer gets a completely clean sheet of paper – but that’s what happened to HVS’s head of design Pete Clarke
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36: Will Shiers chats with Renault Trucks UK MD Carlos Rodrigues during Solutrans, at the launch of the E Tech T electric truck

November 29, 2023 • 14 mins
The Renault boss calls for government assistance to help boost the demand for zero-tailpipe-emission trucks in the UK
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35: Jost UK fleet and sales manager Jannine Burt explains the benefits of its KKS automatic coupling system

November 23, 2023 • 19 mins
We’re joined in the cab by T&J Haulage’s transport and compliance manager Steph Crack, for a live demonstration of KKS
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34: If you thought truck tyres were round, black and a bit boring, then think again!

November 1, 2023 • 54 mins
Guy Heywood, vice president of sales, marketing and business strategy at Hankook Tire Europe, gives us a fascinating insight into this rapidly evolving industry.
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33: Caroline Barber and Florence Bearman talk about the amazing work Transaid does in Sub-Saharan Africa.

October 12, 2023 • 33 mins
With the UK transport industry’s help, Transaid saves countless lives in Africa. Find out what you can do to help. 


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32: Guest Trucks’ key account manager Bal Singh has clocked-up an impressive 40 years with Iveco

September 27, 2023 • 31 mins
Bal Singh tells us about his four decades of repairing and selling Iveco trucks 
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31: Chris Welch from Welch’s Transport, talks us through the operational challenges of running an electric truck

September 13, 2023 • 65 mins
Cambridgeshire-based family-run Welch’s Transport has recently put a Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 curtainsider on the road
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30: Dave Reece, founder of School of Thought, is passionate about getting more young people into the UK transport industry.

August 31, 2023 • 18 mins
Find out what you can do to help tackle the road transport industry’s skills shortage.
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29: Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK MD Heiko Selzam answers Commercial Motor reader questions

August 16, 2023 • 29 mins
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks boss gives some honest answers to some tough questions, with topics including parts supply, the dealer network and MirrorCam
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28: The diesel engine will be with us for up to 100 years, according to Des and Dennis Evans, co-writers of the book The Road to Zero Emissions

August 1, 2023 • 70 mins
Brothers Des and Dennis Evans have strong views on the UK government’s mission to decarbonise road transport
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27: We catch up with YouTube sensation and Ashville Aggregates and Concrete boss Daniel Louisy

July 18, 2023 • 29 mins
Daniel Ashville Louisy tells us how he got into the industry, discusses a brand new venture, and reveals his exciting plans for the future
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26: Is there life left in diesel? Recorded live in the Knowledge Zone at Road Transport Expo

July 4, 2023 • 30 mins
Scania's Phil Rootham and Volvo Trucks' Martin Tomlinson discuss the future of the diesel engine in front of a live audience at RTX
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25: Daimler Truck spokesman Jamie Fretwell tells us about the new FUSO eCanter, which launches at Road Transport Expo

June 21, 2023 • 17 mins
FUSO’s latest zero-tailpipe-emission eCanter is available from 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes GVW, and has a range of up to 200km
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24: We catch up with Freightlink Europe MD Lesley O’Brien OBE

June 7, 2023 • 33 mins
From holiday rep to MD - Freightlink Europe MD Lesley O’Brien OBE reveals how she accidentally got into the road haulage industry
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23: Dawsongroup truck and trailer MD John Fletcher talks about the challenges of decarbonising the UK truck fleet

May 25, 2023 • 41 mins
John Fletcher says there’s life left in derv, and explains how Dawsongroup truck and trailer will be “doing diesel better” to save customers money and slash emissions
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22: Mitchells of Mansfield MD Richard Montgomery believes now is the time to start thinking about putting your first electric truck on the road

May 10, 2023 • 26 mins
Mitchells of Mansfield has put the UK’s first Renault E-Tech D Wide 18-tonne curtainsider of the road. MD Richard Montgomery is delighted with it, and reckons other hauliers should be following his lead
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21: FairFuelUK has saved hauliers a fortune! Founder Howard Cox explains what’s next, and shares his views on the London Mayor, cyclists and electric vehicles

April 27, 2023 • 39 mins
FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox is on a quest to save you money at the pumps. He also has some strong opinions on cyclists, ULEZs and the demonisation of combustion-engined vehicles
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20: DP World London Gateway claims to be the UK’s most automated port

April 19, 2023 • 36 mins
DP World’s UK CEO Ernst Schulze and commercial and supply chain director
John Trenchard explain why the port boasts fast turnaround times for visiting trucks, 

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