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The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an 8×2 ‘tridem’ configuration with lift-and-steer capability on the second and fourth axles
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An Immingham HGV driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely and branded reckless after he left a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle unattended
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Descartes Systems Group has extended the validation capabilities of SmartLicence, which has been enhanced to accommodate Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card validation
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SmartWitness recently showcased the revolutionary new KP2 connected camera in combination with their online Insurance Telematics portal at the one day Motor Insurance World event in London. The day was a great success and delegates were eager to learn more about how to keep their profits high whilst reducing risk
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Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of National Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd
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The Road Haulage Association has expressed its disappointment with the report produced by London Councils reviewing the London Lorry Control Scheme
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and the Irish Government to ensure Ireland is made a special case in the forthcoming Brexit talks following confirmation that negotiations with the European Commission will begin on Monday
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The June edition of HGV UK Online Magazine is now live and focuses on the ongoing crisis at Calais. First up the FTA is urging government action over the Calais migrant crisis, while the RHA is calling for military deployment at Calais
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Just two major collisions sent motor insurance premiums for Clugston Distribution soaring a dizzying 30 per cent in a year. While immediate action was taken to prevent more collisions, the company’s distribution director, David Heath, found the initial remedies caused even more challenges
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the UK’s freight and logistics industry, has called for the new government to review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, given the confusion caused by the results of the General Election and lack of a clear mandate from British voters.
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A hard Brexit, with no consideration for the flow of goods into and out of the country, would be disastrous for Ireland, according to Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), the country’s leading membership association representing companies within the supply chain
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Paragon has enhanced its route optimisation software to help transport planners simplify the process of managing multi-skilled driver teams. The new functionality will allow accredited drivers to be considered for standard deliveries if spare capacity exists towards the end of the planning process. This added flexibility will enable plans to use all available resources to increase drops per day and reduce mileage. It has been introduced in response to growing demand from delivery operations looking to differentiate their offering with a wider range of added value services, or field service companies looking to maximise use of their
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