Archive for May, 2020

  • Don’t squeeze freight off the road says RHA

    on May 19, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Don’t squeeze freight off the road says RHA

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the Government to rethink plans to ‘reallocate’ road space which will reduce capacity for motor vehicles and slam the brakes on COVID-19 recovery

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  • Ten per cent truck tariff will hit recovery

    on May 19, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ten per cent truck tariff will hit recovery

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that a ten per cent tariff on new trucks sold there will stall economic recovery after the Coronavirus crisis

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  • Continental offers advice on tyre breakdowns

    on May 18, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Continental offers advice on tyre breakdowns

    While the vehicle walk around check may seem like a mundane task, its importance should never be under-estimated. By taking the time to carry out just a few simple checks, including an assessment of tyre condition, commercial vehicle drivers can greatly reduce the risk of breakdowns and improve safety on the roads

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  • Telematics data from VisionTrack highlights increased levels of speeding  

    on May 18, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Telematics data from VisionTrack highlights increased levels of speeding  

     Vehicle data taken from VisionTrack’s IoT platform backs recent motoring research and Police figures that points towards drivers increasingly flouting the speed limit during the coronavirus crisis. In fact, the findings show that fleet and road transport drivers are amongst those speeding during the lockdown, with overall incidents increasing by 2.61% despite a 22.6% reduction in the number of miles driven

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  • Reintroduction of charging schemes will hinder economic recovery says FTA

    on May 15, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Reintroduction of charging schemes will hinder economic recovery says FTA

    FTA, the business group which represents the logistics sector, has reacted with extreme disappointment to TfL’s decision to reintroduce all London road charging schemes with immediate effect. 

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  • DAF Trucks virtual truck show attracts 700 entrants

    on May 15, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks virtual truck show attracts 700 entrants

    DAF Trucks has selected three winners after its virtual truck show attracted an impressive 700 entrants. The show, taking place after the truck industry’s traditional show season had been shelved, was promoted on DAF Trucks UK Social Media channels where it reached audience figures of 55,

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  • Wexford TD wants Dublin Ro-Ro traffic moved to Rosslare

    on May 15, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Wexford TD wants Dublin Ro-Ro traffic moved to Rosslare

    A Co. Wexford TD and former president of the Irish Road Haulage Association has called for Dublin port’s Ro-Ro activities to be moved to Rosslare as a means of reducing traffic and pollution in the the Capital

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  • CameraMatics Essential Driver Appreciation Survey

    on May 14, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on CameraMatics Essential Driver Appreciation Survey

    The COVID 19 pandemic has brought frontline and key workers into the spotlight like never before and truck and delivery drivers in the UK feel less appreciated than their USA and Ireland counterparts, a new survey suggests

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  • New service station information hub for hauliers

    on May 14, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New service station information hub for hauliers

    Hauliers moving vital supplies across the UK can view daily service station updates on the Traffic England website to ensure smoother journeys, thanks to an update from Thales and WSP’s joint venture, Network Information Services (NIS)

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  • Krone FreshLinc trailer gets special livery

    on May 13, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Krone FreshLinc trailer gets special livery

    FreshLinc, the leading service provider to retailers, food manufacturers growers and importers is  adding a further 120 temperature-controlled Krone trailers to its fleet, one of which is adorned in a special livery paying tribute to the transport industry and NHS and designed by Olivia Chatterley, the 6 year-old daughter of a FreshLinc supplier

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  • Pallet distribution specialist improves service with Mandata TMS

    on May 13, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Pallet distribution specialist improves service with Mandata TMS

    Farrall’s Group, the Chester-based family-owned logistics provider, have streamlined their procedures and improved reporting, visibility and vehicle tracking since installing a fully integrated Transport Management System from Mandata

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  • FTA welcomes Government COVID 19 strategy

    on May 12, 20 • in General News • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes Government COVID 19 strategy

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Government’s COVID 19 strategy, but key items still remain unresolved

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