New laws, technology needed to fight truck driver fatigue in Gulf

New laws, technology needed to fight truck driver fatigue in Gulf – experts

Driver fatigue is a major problem in the region that needs to be tackled with a combination of legislation and technological solutions,...

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Fleet: Dubai firm making custom drive shafts in under 24 hours

With the tough operating conditions, long distances and number of years that trucks in the GCC run, it’s no surprise that breakdowns...

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European truck fuel efficiency ‘unchanged’ over past decade – study

The fuel efficiency of new trucks in Europe has not changed much over the past decade, claims a new study, which calls...

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Daimler commercial vehicles business looks to reopen Iran office

Daimler’s commercial vehicles division plans to re-enter the Iranian market, as sanctions against the nation look likely to be lifted.Several western powers...

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Al Habtoor unveils new Fuso truck range in UAE

Al Habtoor Motors, the UAE dealer of the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched a new range of Fuso...

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Sharjah rolls out radars to prevent truck violations

Sharjah Police is implementing a new radar system to prevent trucks from using external and internal roads during restricted hours without prior permission, it...

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Terex Trucks launches second-hand listings website

Middle East buyers on the prowl for a second-hand rigid hauler or articulated dumper can look to a new website launched by...

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‘Overworked’ truck drivers major cause of accidents in Dubai

Most Dubai traffic accidents reported in June and during Ramadan have involved trucks, partly due to overworked drivers and a lack of vehicle...

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Dubai’s RTA records 25,000 truck violations in 2014

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) last year found 14,784 light and heavy vehicles to be flouting regulations following a series of surprise checks,...