News of the 13/06/2025
There are places that smell of hot asphalt, filter coffee, and simmering blanquette. Places where time seems to stand still between two gas tanks and three honks of the horn. These are the roadside restaurants, those bastions of conviviality nestled along the national roads, that Guillaume Blot has decided to celebrate in a photographic project as tender as it is nostalgic.
News of the 06/06/2025
Following the abolition of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) by the National Assembly, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot acknowledges a rushed implementation.
News of the 23/05/2025
Yesterday morning, shortly before 6 a.m., a dramatic incident paralyzed the Fréjus tunnel on the French-Italian border. A heavy goods vehicle carrying car parts suddenly caught fire while traveling toward Italy.
News of the 15/05/2025
May 14, 2025, marks a major milestone in the energy transition of road transport in France. In Plessis-Pâté, in Essonne, AS24—a TotalEnergies subsidiary dedicated to transport professionals—has commissioned its very first electric charging station for heavy goods vehicles.
News of the 02/05/2025
With the inauguration of the fifth charging station for heavy goods vehicles in Sommesous, on the A26, the first French electric corridor for trucks is now operational along its entire length.
News of the 25/04/2025
A new, innovative radar has been installed on the N10, in the Angoulême-Poitiers direction, near Couhé (Valence-en-Poitou). This device, called "weigh-in-motion equipment" (EPM), is capable of detecting not only truck overloads, but also speeding. With its two three-meter-high masts, it resembles a section radar.
News of the 18/04/2025
Recent snowfall in Italy has caused major disruptions, including the closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel to heavy goods vehicles.
News of the 11/04/2025
Rules regarding the minimum age for obtaining a heavy goods vehicle license vary considerably from one country to another within the European Union. Currently, a preliminary agreement has been reached to harmonize these rules and address the growing shortage of truck drivers. This agreement proposes reducing the minimum age required to obtain a heavy goods vehicle license from 21 to 18 years in the 27 member states.
News of the 28/03/2025
DAF is revolutionizing road transport with its ultra-thin, flexible solar panels, designed to be installed on cab and trailer roofs. These innovative panels, manufactured by Paccar Parts, DAF's parent company, offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for hauliers.
News of the 21/03/2025
The Avignon Motor Passion Show opened its doors today, promising an edition rich in discoveries and excitement. In addition to the many vintage vehicles on display, ranging from cars to motorcycles, this year's event will particularly highlight historic trucks. Fans of these giants of the road will have the opportunity to delve into their fascinating history.
News of the 14/03/2025
In a joint statement, more than 20 road transport sector organisations have urged the European Commission to review CO₂ standards regulations early.
News of the 28/02/2025
The organizations France Mobilité Biogaz and Esterifrance, representing the bioGNV and B100 biodiesel sectors, recently sounded the alarm.
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