February registration fillip for vans

February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month.   Within that, there were... »

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FTA issues note of caution on HS2

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the users of rail freight in the UK, has asked that the needs of freight are not forgotten... »

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RHA welcomes report on ‘high-risk’ foreign lorries

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed a report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which makes the point that foreign trucks are... »

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Foreign lorry focus for safer roads

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the regulation of commercial vehicles will provide a welcome focus on the issue of unsafe overseas lorries and... »

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Leigh welcomes VOSA impact

Edward Leigh MP, Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts has welcomed news that the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA has in recent years... »

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Saving lives and reducing injuries.

Tens of thousands of pounds are available to fund research aimed at saving lives and reducing injuries. Academics are being urged to act quickly if they... »

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Volvo’s bodyshop boost

Volvo’s bodyshop capability has been boosted with the formal appointment of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, Milton Keynes Dealerpoint as the designated bodyshop for... »

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Be there in a Jiffy

Jiffy Trucks, the UK's largest manufacturer of mobile catering vehicles, has just launched its new Citroën Berlingo-based Panino model. This innovative and competitively priced vehicle will... »

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New rules to improve safety and information at road works

All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Utility firms already... »

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M45 closure in both directions

The M45 in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire will be closed in both directions this weekend to allow works to take place on the carriageways and verges. Drainage... »

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Quiet night-time deliveries

Speaking at the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Urban Logistics Conference on Wednesday, Transport Minister Paul Clark reinforced his view that quiet night-time deliveries can tackle... »

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British explorer aims to break North Pole speed record

British explorer Ben Saunders plans to become the fastest ever to reach the North Pole.... »

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RHA briefing for the 2010 General Election

Whatever the outcome of this year's election and whoever holds the reins of power, the road haulage industry has to take a higher priority on... »

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Hermes chooses Paragon

Hermes, one of Europe’s leading home delivery specialists, has made substantial savings in its transport costs using optimisation software from Paragon Software Systems. Hermes uses Paragon... »

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£70 million technology upgrade

A £70 million Highways Agency scheme to install congestion-busting electronic equipment along the A14 will require five nights of closures in Northampton next week. The westbound... »

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