• HGV UK - September 16, 2025

TRENDING:  IRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport..

TRENDING:  Lorries at sea – urgent safety advice..

TRENDING:  FTA addresses skills shortage..

TRENDING:  Highways England chief to address Microlise Transport Conference..

TRENDING:  Paragon enhances fleXipod with track my driver functionality..

TRENDING:  Brexit on the brink..

TRENDING:  ProVision Go showcased at IRHA conference..

TRENDING:  Iveco appoints Heavy Business Line Director..

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Author: John Loughran

Early introduction of ULEZ misguided – RHA

Early introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone is misguided, says the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

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FTA delighted with DUP roads deal

The announcement of an extra £400m infrastructure funding for Northern Ireland as part of the Government’s deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) represents a great opportunity to upgrade the strategic road network, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

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Fines system outdated – says Road Haulage Association

Newly-released figures show a 12 per cent increase in the number of fines issued to hauliers found to be carrying illegal migrants on their vehicles..

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Haweka alignment helping truck dealers adjust to new technology

A number of UK truck operators have recently kitted out their workshops with new alignment equipment to ensure they can support the latest vehicles.

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Lorry emissions checks to start at the roadside

From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include an emissions check.

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Renault Trucks launches new right hand drive Range T High

In response to the changing UK and Ireland markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks has introduced a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018.

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FTA says new London road charging proposals present opportunities and challenges

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says new proposals announced today by the Mayor of London for road charging based onelements such as distance travelled and vehicle emissions could be a positive step for freight operators – provided they don’t simply add cost.

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McArdle International returns to Krone

DG McArdle International, the Co. Monaghan-based ambient and temperature controlled transport specialists whose main distribution hub is in Dublin, have once again returned to Krone for a repeat order of Cool Liner refrigerated trailers. This time, the trailers are fitted with Krone’s new ISOwall moveable bulkhead, which is lighter and...

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FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais early on Tuesday.

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Driver killed at Calais due to migrant action 

A Polish van driver has died as a result of migrant action at the Port of Calais The van collided this morning at 3.45am with three trucks that had been forced to stop on one of the Port’s main approach roads, the A16, as a result of migrants blocking the...

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More powerful engine broadens the appeal of Volvo FE range

The Volvo FE is now being launched with a 350hp engine and a new nine-tonne front axle. This makes the versatile Volvo FE range a stronger contender for even more demanding distribution, refuse handling and light construction duties. The Volvo FE-350 is designed for gross vehicle weights (GVW) at 18-...

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Lumag launches new e-catalogue of its CV range

LUMAG, leading OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for CV brake pads and linings has launched its latest e-catalogue, which has been fully updated to offer its complete CV range which is now available to order.

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