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Iveco Group Board recommends Tata Motors’ all-cash voluntary tender offer for Iveco Group common shares. Completion of the offer is conditional on the separation of Iveco Group’s defence business
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Green Transition Accelerates: What it Means for Europe’s Professional Drivers
In a bid to meet its ambitious 2030 climate targets, the European Union is pushing forward with stricter emissions regulations, new vehicle technology mandates, and expanded low-emission zones (LEZs) across major cities. This green transition is set to profoundly reshape the landscape for Europe’s 3.5 million professional commercial drivers.
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18-Year-Olds to Become Eligible to Drive Trucks Under New Rules
The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new EU driving licence rules aimed at modernising driver qualifications and addressing the growing shortage of professional drivers.
Among the most significant changes is the lowering of the minimum age to obtain a professional driving licence. Under the revised legislation:
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New US trucking laws and regulations are scheduled to take effect on May 15, 2025, impacting various aspects of the industry, including safety, compliance, and technology. Key changes include the implementation of speed limiter requirements, updates to the Safety Measurement System (SMS), and potential revisions to hours of service regulations. Additionally, there will be a focus on improving safety technology, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), and addressing issues related to fraudulent activity in the freight industry.
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an annual award that recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and their commitment to public safety.
Nominees for this award will be individuals who have gone above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial motor vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously and beyond the call of duty through the achievement of safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction for an extended period of time. The nominated individual must be of personal character beyond reproach with no disqualifying past behavior as indicated in the award criteria.
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Important Update for Transport Operators: Transition Period Granted for Tacho Gen2V2 Retrofit Compliance
Transport operators across the EU have been eagerly awaiting this news. Following discussions at the European Commission’s Committee on Road Transport on 18 December 2024, Member States reached a consensus to introduce a two-month “educational learning period” for the retrofit obligation of vehicles requiring version 2 smart tachographs.
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The German Government on Dec 14th, approved the strategy for autonomous driving on public roads in the Cabinet. The strategy is intended to pave the way for autonomous driving in regular operation and create the conditions for further advancing this technology and exploiting the enormous opportunities it offers.
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Exciting Moments from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship and 33rd Professional Drivers World Championship Qualifiers
Experience the action from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship, where top drivers competed for a spot in the 33rd World Professional Drivers’ Championship 2025, hosted in Germany.
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On Saturday 27 July 2024, the best professional drivers in Finland were determined in the Driving Skills Championships 2024 and where the top drivers competed for a spot in the 33rd World Professional Drivers’ Championship 2025, hosted in Germany, Heidelberg.
In Härmä, was the 47th Finnish Professional Driver Championship organised by Rahtarit ry for its members held at Power Park race track.
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The EU Parliament has agreed on new rules to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission trucks by granting trucks four extra tonnes to accommodate electric and hydrogen technology and one-tonne axle increase.However, the final word on the matter will be spoken by the new Parliament, following the elections to be held in June. The first reactions from ACEA, IRU and T&E.