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RHA supports DVSA on drivers’ hours

The Road Haulage Association supports the DVSA’s action on drivers’ hours compliance but is concerned about the lack of legal rest areas for drivers to park.

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Right hand drive Range T High offer now extended

Exceptionally strong demand and customer orders for the right hand drive Range T High in the UK and Ireland has prompted Renault Trucks to expand its offer for the new vehicle with an extended range of options now available.

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DAF Trucks presents limited 90th anniversary edition

DAF Trucks has unveiled a limited 90th anniversary edition of the new XF. This truck commemorates the fact that 90 years ago Hub van Doorne laid the foundation of DAF: now one of Europe’s most successful truck manufacturers.

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IRU proposes driving and rest time road map

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has recommended that transport operators should have the flexibility to organise driving and rest time hours over a four-week reference period, and proposed exceptions for coach tourism and improved conditions for drivers.

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Karl King Transport joins the Fortec Distribution Network

  Ipswich-based Karl King Transport – established in 1991 to provide end to end transport solutions for goods coming into the UK by port – has joined the Fortec Distribution Network.

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Recruitment company adds RGVA vehicle graphic

Driver recruitment and training specialist Kinetic has invested in its most hard-working advert to date – an attention-grabbing reflective livery which provides powerful promotion throughout the day and night.

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Stena Line’s Belfast services deliver record 2017

2017 marked another record trading year for leading ferry company Stena Line across its travel and freight services. Freight volumes on its Belfast to Cairnryan, Liverpool and Heysham routes exceeded a record 514 000 units, which represents a 3% year on year increase. Car volumes topped 360 000, a 2.5%...

Intelligent Telematics opens new European headquarters  

Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of connected vehicle camera solutions, has relocated its European headquarters to Reading as part of an ambitious expansion strategy that will see its workforce more than double in the coming months. The company has officially opened the office development at Commerce Park in Theale following...

Dover tax take from trucks a ridiculous idea says RHA  

The Road Haulage Association has reacted with incredulity to the proposal from a Kent councillor to introduce a congestion charge of £1 for all HGVs using the Port of Dover.

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Five new product features from TruTac at CV Show

The compliance and tachograph software experts TruTac, are focusing on 5 new product features and enhancements at this year’s CV Show.

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FTA calls on UK government to prioritise infrastructure deficit

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents logistics operators on both sides of the Irish Sea, is calling on the government to prioritise the infrastructure deficit leading to and from Loch Ryan, which handles approximately 45% of Northern Ireland’s trade with the rest of the UK.

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Hankook tyres chosen as OE on Scania trucks

Premium tyre maker Hankook is now supplying various treads of its SmartWork truck tyre series for use in construction site traffic, to the Swedish commercial vehicles manufacturer Scania as Original Equipment (OE).

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