This paper aims to evaluate the likely effects of the adoption of Longer Heavier Vehicles
(LHVs) from the perspective of logistics service providers (LSPs). The research consists of …

In this paper we carry out a thorough review of the current research related to the benefits
and costs arising from the implementation of longer and heavier vehicles (LHVs). From this …

Finnish government allowed in October 2013 operating high capacity vehicles (HCV) with a
maximum weight limit of 76 t on Finnish roads. An analysis on how HCVs have affected the …

The focus of today's agriculture is to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emission. More
than 50% of the fuel energy is lost with the exhaust gas and coolant of diesel engines …

The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between the features of Longer
Combination Vehicles (LCVs) and road safety issues. LCVs are road vehicles that exceed …

In most developed countries, road transport is the dominant mode of freight movement. The
efficiency of the road freight sector is therefore a major determinant of the overall …

Purpose The Swedish government is likely to implement longer and heavier road freight
vehicles, so-called high-capacity vehicles (HCVs), in the near future. The purpose of this …

This article focuses on the role of Urban Freight Transport (UFT) projects in improving the life
quality of city inhabitants. The main focus of the deliberations is the aspect of UFT projects' …

This study combines official statistics on freight transportation and emissions to present the
long-run development of the use of longer and heavier road vehicles (LHVs), modal split …

Civil infrastructure managers have a profound interest in knowing the costs of infrastructure
degradation caused by user operations that exceed statutory limits; that way, they are better …