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Historic record for cargo flights in Europe in summer 2024

Historic record for cargo flights in Europe in summer 2024

News of the 17/11/2024

The summer of 2024 saw a record increase in cargo thefts in Europe, with 1,736 incidents recorded in July in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region, an increase of 17.7% compared to the previous record in February.

Valencia devastated by storms: truckers come to the aid of victims

Valencia devastated by storms: truckers come to the aid of victims

News of the 08/11/2024

The Valencia region of Spain has been hit by severe weather, including violent thunderstorms and tornadoes. The extreme weather events have already caused the deaths of 51 people, according to a report in the early hours.

Unanimous adoption of the heavy goods vehicle tax in Alsace

Unanimous adoption of the heavy goods vehicle tax in Alsace

News of the 25/10/2024

On Monday morning in Colmar, the elected representatives of the European Community of Alsace unanimously approved the launch of the heavy goods vehicle ecotax, known as R-PASS, planned for early 2027.

Red alert on the A47: truckers blocked by rising waters

Red alert on the A47: truckers blocked by rising waters

News of the 19/10/2024

Since 10am this morning, torrential rain has been falling on Lyon and its region, causing a red alert in the Rhône. Unfortunately, this alert was triggered too late.

New Ultra-Fast Charging Station for Electric Trucks between Lyon and Paris

New Ultra-Fast Charging Station for Electric Trucks between Lyon and Paris

News of the 11/10/2024

To encourage the adoption of electric trucks, APRR and Engie Vianeo recently inaugurated a new 480 kW ultra-fast charging station.

Don't miss your medical check-up before you're 60!

Don't miss your medical check-up before you're 60!

News of the 04/10/2024

From the age of 60, truck drivers must have a medical examination every two years to renew their license, as opposed to the five years required before that age.

Significant fuel savings thanks to Michelin connected services

Significant fuel savings thanks to Michelin connected services

News of the 27/09/2024

Michelin improves the efficiency of its heavy-duty tires by integrating innovative connected services.

IAA Hannover: 2025 winners are all electric or hydrogen-powered

IAA Hannover: 2025 winners are all electric or hydrogen-powered

News of the 20/09/2024

As every even year, the IAA show in Hanover was the scene of the presentation of the Vehicles of the Year trophies for the following year.

Carriers contest the economic impact study favourable to the HGV tax in Alsace

Carriers contest the economic impact study favourable to the HGV tax in Alsace

News of the 13/09/2024

TLF reiterates its firm opposition to the proposed HGV tax in Alsace, a charge on vehicles over 3.5 tonnes travelling on the A35 and A36 motorways as well as certain departmental roads.

Controllers face increasingly sophisticated fraud

Controllers face increasingly sophisticated fraud

News of the 06/09/2024

In 2023, Dreal Centre-Val de Loire agents carried out 780 checks, examining more than 5,000 heavy goods vehicles and noting 1,159 violations, half of which concerned failure to comply with rest periods.

Total closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel from September 2 to December 16

Total closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel from September 2 to December 16

News of the 30/08/2024

Preparatory work for the renovation of the Mont Blanc tunnel vault will begin this Monday, September 2 at 5 p.m.

Collision on the A8: a patrol van hit

Collision on the A8: a patrol van hit

News of the 23/08/2024

Another accident was narrowly avoided...

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