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Torquing Trucks

Will Shiers
Road Haulage Association
Milence
Electric Trucks
United Kingdom
International Truck Of the Year
Wrings Transport
RTX Northern Ireland
Vertellus
Battery Electric Vehicles
Midlands Truck & Van
MAN Truck & Bus UK
Britain / United Kingdom
Leyland Trucks
Daimler Truck UK
Electric Vehicles
DAF
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
Renault Trucks
UK Contract Hire Market

Join Commercial Motor Editor Will Shiers as he chats about trucks with various industry experts

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What makes Isuzu Truck UK different? During a visit to Isuzu's global headquarters in Japan, Will Shiers speaks with Pete Murphy, Stuart Beeton and Tim Hicks about the new P700, electric trucks, customer service, and the values that have shaped the b... more

In this episode of Torquing Trucks, Will Shiers speaks to Sasko Cuklev, head of on-road solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, about the reality of autonomous freight operations in the US.

Volvo is already running driverless trucks on public highwa... more

Will Shiers speaks to Milence CEO Anja van Niersen at the opening of a new charging hub in Germany. They discuss the rollout of electric truck infrastructure, why uptake varies across Europe, and why policy and economics matter as much as charging.

In this episode of Torquing Trucks, recorded in the cab of a Renault Trucks E-Tech D at RH Commercial Vehicles in Nuneaton, Will Shiers speaks to Vertellus MD Rhian Burrell. The conversation explores how operators are navigating the transition to ele... more

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Anja van Niersen
CEO of Milence
Milence (Daimler Truck, Trayton Group, Volvo Group joint venture)
Episode: 50: Milence CEO Anja van Niersen: why charging alone won’t drive electric trucks
Rhian Burrell
Managing Director, Vertellus
Vertellus
Episode: 49: Rhian Burrell, Vertellus: balancing diesel, electric and risk
Martin Tomlinson
Head of Media and Product Demonstration (Scania)
Scania
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Jan Kolmeier
MD of MAN Truck and Bus UK
MAN Truck & Bus
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Rod Hawkins
Business Development Manager at NI Trucks Iveco
Iveco
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Keith Simms
Managing Director, Electric Van Company
Electric Van Company
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Lewis Jones
EV and Connected Services Director (DAF)
DAF
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Veronica Parr
Business Development Manager, Road Trucks and Scania GB
Scania
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special
Ian Latimer
Dealer Principal, Diamond Trucks (Tantor Group)
Renault Trucks
Episode: 48: Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special

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Will Shiers
Host of Torquing Trucks

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Finally a road haulage pod cast!!

    Great podcast, just what the road haulage industry needs, a factual, relevant, trucking podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonnyRostrum
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, real-world focus on trucking and electrification.
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Guests are generally credible figures with hands-on industry insight.

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40: 50 years of International Truck of the Year with the people who shaped it
Q: What keeps the award relevant after 50 years?
The panel emphasizes the forward-looking journalism, access to industry leaders, and continuous focus on future trends and innovations that shape road transport, including the move toward zero emissions and autonomy.
40: 50 years of International Truck of the Year with the people who shaped it
Q: How did the early Truck of the Year come about?
Andrew Frankel explains that the idea started with a lunch meeting and a push from industry insiders, culminating in the first TRUCK of the Year award driven by improvisation and a rough, grassroots approach.
42: Grilled in the Cafe: reader questions and straight answers with MAN Truck & Bus UK boss Jan Kohlmeier
Q: Now, HTV license — is it important for someone in your role to have one?
The guest explains having held an HTV license for many years and asserts it is important to understand customer requirements and operate effectively in the role.
42: Grilled in the Cafe: reader questions and straight answers with MAN Truck & Bus UK boss Jan Kohlmeier
Q: So does that mean you drive an electric car?
The guest says he does not currently drive an electric car, has driven one in the past, and notes the difference between driving electric versus diesel, but is generally comfortable with electric cars within the VW group.
42: Grilled in the Cafe: reader questions and straight answers with MAN Truck & Bus UK boss Jan Kohlmeier
Q: Let's read a question. What keeps you awake at night?
The guest replies that there isn't much that keeps him awake; he sleeps well and notes industry challenges, but emphasizes focusing on work rather than letting it affect him at night.

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This program focuses on the truck and freight ecosystem, highlighting how fleets and manufacturers navigate electrification, alternative drivetrains, charging infrastructure, and policy incentives. Episodes often feature OEM executives, fleet operators, dealers, and industry groups discussing real-world adoption, TCO considerations, and the practicalities of rolling out zero-emission trucks. A throughline across conversations is balancing rapid technology deployment with regulatory and grid realities, cost of ownership, and service and support models. The show stands out for its breakfast-table interview format, hands-on demonstrations, and candid assessments of what's working, what isn't, and what's coming next for heavy-duty transport acr... more

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1. Anja van Niersen
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3. Martin Tomlinson
4. Jan Kolmeier
5. Rod Hawkins
6. Keith Simms
7. Lewis Jones
8. Veronica Parr

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