Driving on the edge – truck driver with skills!
In our search for the world’s best truck drivers, we travelled to one of the world’s most challenging roads and met Henrry Tank Piedra in Celendin, Peru.
Road safety
A winner in Tanzania
Erasmus Mtui took top prize in last year’s Tanzania Driver of the Year competition. Now he has his sights on the international finals in South Africa.
Sit tight in the truck
The driving position in a Scania cab can suit the tallest, smallest or heaviest driver. But what is the ideal position to reduce the load on the back, neck and shoulders? We have put together a driver’s guide to help you decide.
No.1 in secure road transport backed by Scania
When global transport company TNT saw an opportunity for business development in Southeast Asia, Scania created a complete transport solution. Today the road network managed by TNT Asia Road Network is the most secure in the world.
Scania driver care – Driving position
The driving position in a Scania cab can suit the tallest, smallest or heaviest driver. But what is the ideal position to reduce the load on the back, neck and shoulders? We have put together a driver’s guide to help you decide.
Scania’s focus on driver issues crucial in China
China has a high rate of fatal traffic accidents. The working conditions for professional drivers is one important reason for the country’s dismal road-safety figures. Scania’s focus on driver issues is particularly welcome as China works to change the situation.
Scania focuses on LED lighting
Driven by demands for longer service life, LED lighting is gaining ground in commercial vehicle applications. The advantages include lower energy use and a more stylish design.
Scania Driver Competitions: And the winners are…
This year’s Scania Southern Africa Driver of the Year Competition took place over three days at the famous Gerotek vehicle testing facility east of Tshwane, Pretoria.
Scania Fuel Efficiency Duel: Mission accomplished
The challenge is over. TSL driver Peter Röder was appointed the winner after two days on the road with a Scania R 480 Euro 6 truck. He completed the competition with an average fuel consumption of 25.4 litres/100 km covering a distance of 1,350 kilometres. Röder’s contender, Scania Transport Laboratory’s Hanna Fange, finished with 25.7 litres/100 km.
Scania Fuel Efficiency Duel: Day 1 summary
The first day of the Scania Fuel Efficiency Duel is over. Peter Röder is in the lead with 28.5 l/100 km. Hanna Fange is, however, not far behind with 28.6 l/100 km. Here are their views on the challenge.
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