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Keep the Irish border open to protect trade – FTA tells ministers 

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reiterated its call for an Irish border solution which protects frictionless trading arrangements post-Brexit, in a meeting with leading British politicians at Stormont over the weekend. Talking to Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Business Greg...

Will new plans for Kent’s Operation Stack deliver?

The Road Haulage Association is cautious over latest Government plans to ease traffic congestion in Kent ahead of Brexit.

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Tipp truck owner praises Michelin tyres  

Tipperary owner driver Daìre Maher has praised the money-saving benefits he is now enjoying after switching to Michelin’s X-Multi tyres.

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Book now for FTA’s Northern Ireland Conference

There’s just a week to go until the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, which takes place on Thursday 24 May at the Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast, and with so much changing in the world of logistics, FTA is urging anyone wishing to...

Kinesis Vehicle Inspection App keeps fleets on the road

Telematics supplier Kinesis has unveiled a customisable mobile app for vehicle safety checks that provides live electronic updates to fleet management systems. The easy to use app runs on Apple and Android devices allowing staff to complete checks and record defects including photographs, on their smartphones. The app has been...

TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls ride again – a Spanish Inquisition

For the fifth year running, and to celebrate TIP’s 50th anniversary year, TIP Trailer Services is supporting a 50-strong cycling team from the UK and Ireland transport industries to raise monies for the Stoke based charity Donna Louise Trust. Having previously raised almost £150,000 from previous events, this year’s target...

RoSPA recognises Bibby Distribution’s outstanding safety record

Bibby Distribution has won a top safety award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the second consecutive year, after reducing accidents by a further 10 per cent year-on-year.

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Michelin appoints new new Director of Services and Solutions

Michelin has appointed Andrew French, 38, as Director of Services and Solutions for the UK, Ireland and Nordics, giving him direct responsibility for Michelin solutions – which manages the tyres on more than 80,000 buses, coaches and trucks in these markets.

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RHA figures challenge NOx myths

The Road Haulage Association has produced figures which challenge some of the myths that support the drive to tax lorries out of towns and cities.

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P&O Ferries set to lift capacity at Teesport

P&O FERRIES is set to lift capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route by almost 25 per cent within the next month in order to create a gateway to Scotland via the north-eastern port.

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HeavyHaul makes TotalKare investment

An Essex-based plant and machinery transport specialist has made a significant investment into supporting its rapidly growing workshop.

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Crumbling roads cost taxpayers millions

Pothole-related repairs cost motorists and insurers £1m a month according to the AA – a fact that comes as no surprise to the Road Haulage Association.

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