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Month: January 2022

TruTac announces new Managing Director

TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, has promoted Jemma James to Managing Director as Terry Ramsey retires at the end of January.

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Changes to The Highway Code introduces hierarchy of road users

From 29 January rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.

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Diamond Trucks expands operations

Renault Trucks’ dealer for Northern Ireland, Diamond Trucks, is expanding its operations to the mainland, establishing a new Approved Renault Trucks dealer in Howley Lane, Warrington, Cheshire.

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Richard Kent joins VisionTrack

VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected vehicle data specialist, has appointed Richard Kent as Vice President of Global Sales to help drive growth internationally and build on its market-leading position in the UK. The company is expected to further increase its global footprint during 2022, following the launch...

Thomas Hardie takes Totalkare Y-MECH lifts at two sites

Thomas Hardie Commercials have upgraded their vehicle lifting capabilities at two of their sites in the Northwest of England with assistance from workshop equipment experts, Totalkare.

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How to switch your HGV fleet to natural gas

Leading industry trade body, the Gas Vehicle Network, GVN, has launched a short video showing how easy it is to make the switch to gas as a transport fuel, the opportunity for road haulage, and highlighting that substantial fuel cost savings possible-up to ÂŁ25-30,000 per year.

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Krone keeps the parts moving for the UK and Ireland  

Krone trailer sales continue to maintain peak levels in the UK and Ireland and, in line with the company’s European customer support policy, Krone’s parts supply service continues to expand with trailer parts available from its Leeds depot and via Krone Parts Online.

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RHA welcomes pause to smart motorways rollout

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that the smart motorways rollout has been put on hold.

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New rules for UK hauliers travelling to Europe

The Department for Transport in the UK is advising haulage operators that work in continental Europe that new rules are coming into force that may affect their journeys.

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Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules in Ireland

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport in Ireland have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours...

Added touches to add to your car

Whether you want to update the interior of your car or simply add some individuality, customising the interior of your vehicle is a great way to get the look you desire. There are a plethora of automotive accessories to fit a wide range of preferences. So whether you want to...

Freight & Logistics Strategy goes out to public consultation

A Freight & Logistics Strategy for the North of England has gone out to public consultation highlighting the opportunities to address the challenges that lie ahead for the sector and calling on everyone to have their say on shaping the way forward.

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