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FTA European Road Transport Guide now available

The fully updated 2017 edition of the Freight Transport Association’s European Road Transport Guide sponsored by Eurotunnel is now available. The 22nd edition of the guide provides information and advice for road transport operators moving goods to Europe and beyond, whether they are working as professional international hauliers or in...

Road Transport industry fights back against cargo criminals

The road transport industry in the UK is fighting back against cargo criminals with the launch of ground-breaking Cargo and Road Transport (CART) Security Guide.

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VisionTrack reveals record sales at CV Show

VisionTrack has revealed record sales at the CV Show at the NEC this year with orders up 30% on the previous year.

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 Matthew Clark chooses Paragon’s multi drop routing software

Matthew Clark, a leading nationwide drinks distributor, has teamed up with Paragon to enhance its customer experience while minimising the impact of deliveries on the environment. The company has adopted Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to manage its fleet of 225 commercial vehicles based across nine regional depots. This will...

Irish supply chain must be prioritised in Brexit negotiations – says FTAI

FTA Ireland (FTAI) is calling on both sides in the Brexit negotiations to make sure that Ireland’s unique circumstances and links with the UK are prioritised in the early stages to avoid disruptions to supply chains and delays at the borders.

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Michelin unveils new heavy truck tyre range

Michelin’s most popular heavy truck tyre range amongst Irish Hauliers is set to be replaced, as the company unveiled its new X Multi tyre line-up at the CV Show in Birmingham.

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FTA’s one-stop shop for Earned Recognition

With the launch of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) long-awaited Earned Recognition pilot scheme, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has created a joined-up solution to help operators complete all the necessary steps to demonstrate they have achieved the required standard.

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VisionTrack teams up with road safety charity Brake for CV Show

VisionTrack is teaming up with the road safety charity Brake for the Commercial Vehicle Show which kicks off next week. The award-winning vehicle CCTV firm has donated a portion of its stand to Brake to help promote road safety. The team from Brake will be present on both the Tuesday...

Maple set to launch CART at CV Show

Commercial vehicle safety and security specialists, Maple will launch its Cargo and Road Transport (CART) Security Guide at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show, April 25-27.

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Diamond Trucks deliver the whole package

A leading player in Northern Ireland’s waste management industry, McKinstry Skip Hire Ltd, has turned to Mallusk-based Renault Trucks dealer, Diamond Trucks for its latest vehicles – two 18-tonne Range D High 4×2 R 250 E6 with VDL skip loaders.

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VisionTrack set to launch next generation camera systems at CV Show

VisionTrack is launching two new products and a mobile app at the Commercial Vehicle Show (stand 4J21) which provide fully connected vehicle camera solutions for fleet managers.

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Krone drum brakes make UK debut

Matt Lorne Transport Ltd, based in Goole, East Yorkshire, is the first operator in the UK to specify Krone drum brakes and, says owner Matt Lorne, the company has experienced good fuel figures and smooth running over the first two months on the road.

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