Market for 7.5-tonne haulage trucks recovering
Date: 15 October 2007
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Following something of a downturn, the market for 7.5-tonne freight haulage trucks is showing signs of recovery, Motor Transport reports.
In the 12 months to September 2007, there was a 28 per cent decrease in the number of trucks registered.
It is believed that the introduction of digital tachographs was a major reason for the low level of orders. Not many 7.5-tonne drivers have smartcards, meaning that some rental companies delayed the renewal of their fleets.
Other contributory factors include new speed limiters for that size of truck, and the introduction of Euro 4 emissions standards (it is proportionally more expensive to kit out smaller trucks than bigger lorries).
However, rental companies are nevertheless beginning to place orders for 7.5-tonners again.
From July next year, 7.5-tonne trucks will be liable to pay a daily charge to enter central London under the low emissions zone scheme.
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