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Top Tips for Staying Calm During an HGV Emergency

Right, so you’ve kitted out your HGV with all the latest bells and whistles, mapped out the fastest route from London to Liverpool, and even stashed your favourite tea bags for the journey. All’s looking tickety-boo until, suddenly, something goes wrong. Panic stations? Nah, mate, not for you. Because with...

Top 3 Cost-Saving Tips for Heavy Fleet Operators

At a time when margins are razor-thin and operational optimisation is more than a catchphrase, fleet operators are under constant pressure to streamline processes and reduce overheads. We caught up with Shaun Ferreira, OTS Group’s Sales Director and Fuel Technology Specialist, to find out his top 3 fuel-related cost-saving recommendations...

RHA gets green light to proceed with truck cartel damages action

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has been given green light by the Court of Appeal to proceed with truck cartel damages action on behalf of new and used truck purchasers.

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Transport Exchange Group launches industry-first road transport data service  

Transport Exchange Group, the UK’s leading online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of an industry-first load pricing data service.

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How to minimise HGV blindspot risks

HGV drivers can minimise the risks associated with blind spots while driving and improve road safety by following these top safety tips.

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 JLA teams up with Applied Driving to deliver advanced digital driver training

JLA, a leading supplier of commercial laundry, catering, heating and fire safety equipment, has teamed up with Applied Driving to deliver advanced digital driver training. The partnership forms the basis of JLA’s mission to prioritse fleet safety across its national 400-vehicle operation. An initial trial has led to increased road...

Amazon joins IRU to boost collaboration on global road transport challenges

Global e-commerce company Amazon has joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU) as its newest corporate member.

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Six Simple Steps To Increase The Safety Of Your Haulage Company

Safety should be a priority for all business owners. However, it takes on an even greater significance when working in high-risk environments. For haulage or freight shipping companies, implementing SSTC Offers Traffic Control Plans .

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Road transport prices reach new highs for 2022

The latest TEG price index data reveals road transport prices have risen for the sixth consecutive month, against a backdrop of runaway inflation and potential recession.

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DAF Trucks Ireland confirmed as main sponsor of FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar

DAF Trucks Ireland has been confirmed as the main sponsor of the FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar, which will take place on 19th of October 2022.

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UK fuel crisis: the worst is yet to come

UK drivers, fleet managers, and retailers will struggle to forget the fuel crisis of 2021, when the triple threat of Brexit, COVID-19 and the ensuing HGV driver shortage led the British public to panic buy until the pumps ran dry, writes Descartes’ Head of Marketing, Andrew Tavener.

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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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