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Author: John Loughran

Top tips for newly qualified HGV drivers

If you’ve just passed your HGV license, a career on the open road could be a hugely exciting prospect. However, it isn’t without its stresses and pressures due to varying workloads and challenging driving conditions. Whatever part of the country you’re in, each has its share of testing issues even...

Goodyear launches Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range

Goodyear is launching the Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range for mixed service trucks operating under severe conditions; offering improved durability, efficiency, mileage and traction in all weather conditions

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Father Christmas needs 59,000 more Elves and counting

The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. But with a growing shortfall of 59,000 HGV drivers, the issue will be significantly worse for Christmas 2020 unless the government amends its post-Brexit immigration...

FTA helps to demystify brake test reports

Commercial vehicle operators are struggling to decipher their brake test reports, according to FTA, the voice of the logistics sector.

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Stena Estrid departs China for Irish SeaĀ 

Stena Line’s newest ferry Stena Estrid has departed the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China, bound for its new home on the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland. Stena Estrid is the first of five next generation Stena Line RoPax vessels to be completed at the shipyard and is now...

FTA extends Safe Loading Pass Scheme

The Freight Transport Association in the UK has extended the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January 2020.

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CameraMatics launches new sales hub in London

CameraMatics, the leading global provider of cutting-edge Fleet and Vehicle safety solutions, is excited to announce the opening of a new London sales and support office, part of its continued expansion.

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Virginia International Logistics chooses Ekeri

Virginia International Logistics, based in Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland have recently added a new Ekeri trailer to their fleet and, says the company, it is already making a big difference to loading and handling on their national and international routes.

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IRHA expresses solidarity with Verona Murphy

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has requested Fine Gael election candidate Verona Murphy not to make any comment on allegations contained in a report in the Irish Independent concerning a settlement concluded with a former employee of the assocation. The settlement contained a strict confidentiality clause which the IRHA...

Holland & Barrett chooses Paragon’s routing and scheduling software

Holland & Barrett has adopted Paragon’s routing and scheduling software as part of its ongoing transformation, strengthening operations to better deliver what customers expect in a rapidly evolving retail sector. The software solution will enable the health and wellness retailer to restructure its store replenishment operation which supplies over...

Mercedes-Benz Actros is 2020 International Truck of the Year

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros been voted International Truck of the Year 2020 by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing 24 major trucking magazines throughout Europe.

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Stena Line takes delivery of Irish Sea-bound ferryĀ 

Leading ferry company Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry Stena Estrid following a handover ceremony at the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China.

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