Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • No stopping Lumag’s own brake pad range

    on Jun 8, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on No stopping Lumag’s own brake pad range

    Leading global OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of brake friction products Lumag has added to its own brand of brake pads, Breck. This expansion will further showcase Lumag’s leading braking technology for passenger and commercial vehicles, also increasing its car parc coverage

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  • Hard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety

    on Jun 5, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Hard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety

    A thought-provoking film featuring the death of a child in a van collision has been released by the Freight Transport Association (FTA)– the UK’s biggest freight transport membership organisation – to highlight the importance of safety and compliance in van operations

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  • European Commission set to modernise mobility and transport

    on Jun 5, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on European Commission set to modernise mobility and transport

    The European Commission is taking action to modernise European mobility and transport. The aim is to help the sector to remain competitive in a socially fair transition towards clean energy and digitalisation

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  • Train HGV drivers to C+E with government funding – says RHA

    on Jun 1, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Train HGV drivers to C+E with government funding – says RHA

    Funding to train HGV drivers to C+E level is a game-changer for the new LGV driver apprenticeship, says the Road Haulage Association

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  • New average speed camera enforcement system at Dublin Port Tunnel

    on May 31, 17 • in General News • with Comments Off on New average speed camera enforcement system at Dublin Port Tunnel

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) working with An Garda Síochána and Dublin Tunnel operator Egis are set to conduct Ireland’s first average speed camera enforcement system

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  • Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    on May 31, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    Governments must consider ways to manage the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid potential social disruption from job losses, says a new report published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) with three partner organisations

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  • RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    on May 30, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    The Road Haulage Association is urging the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe,  to deploy the Military to restore law and order to the Calais area

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  • New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    As most transport professionals know, the cheapest tyre is seldom the most economical one. The tyre is expected to cover as much distance as possible while being quiet, safe and comfortable to drive

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  • Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    The recent addition of four new Actros 2545LS ClassicSpace 6×2 tractor units has seen world-leading industrial gases company Air Products make further investments in its Irish fleet of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles

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  • Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    on May 28, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned for the lives of UK-bound hauliers who, for the third summer in succession, are falling victim to migrants, intent on reaching UK shores

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  • Fleets must not pay for insurance industry’s failings – says FTAI

    on May 28, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Fleets must not pay for insurance industry’s failings – says FTAI

    Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the Government to guarantee that freight operators should not pay increased levies on insurance policies, following the supreme court ruling requiring the State’s Insurance Compensation Fund to compensate those affected by the collapse of insurance companies. As a result of the collapse of Setanta, additional levies could be placed on all motorists’ insurance premiums of up to 5 per cent per annum

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  • New 2017-model DAF XF makes Tip-ex debut

    on May 25, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on New 2017-model DAF XF makes Tip-ex debut

    Following its global introduction at the CV Show in April, DAF Trucks is showcasing the first right-hand-drive example of its new 2017 model year XF tractor unit at Tip-ex 2017 in Harrogate. The new XF comes with a luxury Super Space Cab and a new, uprated 530bhp PACCAR MX-13 engine coupled with a new ZF TraXon automated gearbox. DAF Trucks’ ‘FTG’ chassis is a 6×2 axle configuration with lifting and steering second axle

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