Truck Locator Autonomous Trucks Blog Archive

    Iveco & Plus Start Public Road Testing Of Their Highly Automated Truck In Germany
    Posted On: February 1, 2023
    Testing of the autonomous S-Way will Expand to Austria, Italy, and Switzerland in the coming months. ...
    Bridgestone Invests In Autonomous Driving Startup Tier IV
    Posted On: July 20, 2022
    Bridgestone and Tier IV will collaborate on research seeking to advance autonomous driving technology and develop advanced tyre technologies at the Bridgestone Innovation Park in Tokyo. ...
    Man & Partners Announce Success Of @City Project’s Self-Driving Public Transport Initiative
    Posted On: July 8, 2022
    "Automated driving is an important component in making urban mobility fit for the future," says Man Truck & Bus @City Project Manager, Walter Schwertberger. ...
    Scania’s Self-Driving Truck Testing Extends To All Roads Between Södertälje & Jönköping
    Posted On: June 1, 2022
    The autonomous trucks, which have people behind the wheel monitoring their performance, can now travel from Scania HQ to their end destination. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus Participating In ATLAS-L4 Autonomous Driving Project
    Posted On: March 29, 2022
    The project’s goal is to demonstrate and analyse the operation of autonomous trucks on German motorways and highways. ...
    IVECO Takes Further Step Towards Connected & Autonomous Driving With Successful Conclusion Of ENSEMBLE Project
    Posted On: March 24, 2022
    The 46-month project, co-funded by the EU, has demonstrated that platooning could play a key role in achieving sustainable transport. ...
    IVECO & Plus Announce Autonomous Trucking Pilot In Europe & China
    Posted On: December 20, 2021
    The programme will begin the validation and integration of Plus’ autonomous trucking technology with IVECO’s latest-generation S-WAY heavy-duty truck. ...
    IVECO Conducts 4-Vehicle Platooning Pilot In Conjunction With C-Roads Italy
    Posted On: November 15, 2021
    The C-Roads Italy infrastructure in the Brenner Motorway provided the perfect backdrop for testing vehicle-passenger cooperation. ...
    MAN Truck & Bus At Work On The ANITA Project’s Self-Driving Vehicles For Hub-To-Hub Logistics Routes
    Posted On: July 30, 2021
    After the development and implementation phase, the software and an autonomous MAN truck—with a safety driver on board—will begin testing in real-world operations in Ulm. ...
    PACCAR Teams With Aurora To Develop Self-Driving Technology For Peterbilt & Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: January 25, 2021
    The move helps PACCAR take a major step toward deploying Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks that use the Aurora Driver platform in North America in coming years. ...
    Scania Trials Self-Driving Truck With Centimetre-Level Positioning Capability
    Posted On: February 3, 2020
    The PRoPART project combines data from a truck’s own onboard sensors and cameras with that from other vehicles and from nearby infrastructure to create a more complete picture of the driving environment. ...
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    MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026
    Posted 09/06/2026
    MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    New Renault Trucks Powertrain: Boosting Fuel Efficiency By Up To 4%
    Posted 04/06/2026
    With the introduction of a new DE13 R engine and a new generation of Optidriver gearboxes, Renault Trucks is upgrading the powertrain of its T, T High, C and K ranges. ...
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    Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero
    Posted 01/06/2026
    After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...
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    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted 28/05/2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.ie
    Posted 26/05/2026
    Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...
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    MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric
    Posted 18/05/2026
    MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...
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    Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO
    Posted 11/05/2026
    The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...
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    Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...
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    Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer
    Posted 08/05/2026
    Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...
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