News Articles - Log transport on-highway

Trusted Trucks and wireless roadside inspections
2018-02-22 11:26:38

No inspection stops for your trucks if they meet certain criteria.

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Timber truck payload management with different in-forest weighing strategies
2018-02-22 11:22:41

Four different weighing systems were tested.

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The new Nokian Hakka Truck steer is good for stable steering and good mileage
2018-02-22 11:17:53

The Nokian Hakka Truck range will be complemented with the new premium all-season Nokian Hakka Truck Steer.

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The new MAN TGS provides operator comfort and truck efficiency improvements
2018-02-22 11:13:47

The new MAN TGS is suited to long-haul transport and heavy-duty short-haul.

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The future of trucking - Integrated systems for services and infotainment
2018-02-22 11:13:37

Volvo launches a new system for an enhanced and safer driver experience, easier navigation and more efficient fleet management.

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Timber Transport Research Results - Using carbon to carry carbon?
2018-02-22 11:11:33

Large amounts of carbon are stored in timber products. However, transporting the timber from the forest to the mill involves the combustion of fossil fuels. How much do these emissions reduce the net carbon sequestration value of the timber?

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Timber Transport Research - FERIC's Star Truck Project
2018-02-22 11:11:21

In 1999, FERIC (a division of FP Innovations) initiated a research project to demonstrate how better log truck specifications, using existing technologies, can optimise log transport operations, reduce fuel consumption and improve the mechanical availability of their equipment.

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Truck safety - Fatigue and inattentiveness behind most accidents
2018-02-22 11:09:50

A new safety report indicates that nine out of ten truck accidents are the result of human factors.

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Research report - Truck brake safety on long and very steep roads
2018-02-22 11:06:12

Austroads has completed its final research report on heavy vehicle brake safety.

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Scania introduces their new generation of Euro 6 V8 engines
2018-02-22 10:58:35

The engines have achieved very good standards in fuel efficiency.

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