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Brexit tops agenda at FTA Ireland Transport Manager conference

Brexit and its impact on the movement of goods throughout Ireland and Europe will be top of the agenda at FTA Ireland’s 6th annual Transport Manager Conference, which takes place on 30 March at the Johnston House Hotel, Enfield.

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Scania opens Europe’s first indoor Used Truck Sales Centre

Reinforcing its commitment to premium quality products and the very highest levels customer service, Scania (Great Britain) Limited has opened what is believed to be Europe’s first dedicated indoor Used Truck Sales Centre. Located close to the M6 in Warrington, Cheshire, the centre’s showroom is large enough to accommodate 60...

Insurance rate rises could hit hauliers hard says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is concerned that hauliers may be in for a surprise when the time comes to renew their insurance premiums since the Lord Chancellor released details of a proposed change to the way that compensation payments are calculated.

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TfL Direct Vision proposal a fiasco says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is horrified to learn that the latest proposal from Transport for London could mean banning half of the existing HGVs from London – starting in 2020 – through the application of new, London only, Direct Vision Standard.

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Coolertech set to impress at CV Show

Coolertech Ltd is set to exhibit at the CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27.

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VisionTrack dashcam video prevents £16,000 nightmare

A fleet van driver avoided a £16,000 insurance nightmare after a VisionTrack 3G dashcam video proved he was the innocent victim of a motorist jumping a red light.

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Ekeri Trailers return to CV Show

Ekeri Trailers, the Finnish manufacturer of side-opening trailers and rigid vehicles, is once again exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, NEC Birmingham, and announces record sales of its market-proven Ekeri trailer.

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Quinn chooses Renault Trucks

As part of an on-going investment programme that will replenish its full fleet over the next four years, leading construction product manufacturer, Quinn Building Products, is driving productivity and efficiencies across its operation by specifying 50-tonne Range K 8x4s and 39-tonne Range C 10x4s.

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Online catalogue popularity drives new features

Roadlink International has made a series of updates to its increasingly popular online catalogue, available at www.roadlink-international.com

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Tiger Trailers to double up at CV Show

Tiger Trailers is doubling the size of its stand at this year’s CV Show, enabling it to showcase two new double deck trailers – including the UK’s first 52-pallet straight frame double deck trailer to feature a full-length moving deck.

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How does the discount rate cut affect your business?

SmartWitness’ Insurance Partner Manager, Simon Dicks has been speaking to many insurers over the last few days about the Ogden rate ruling, made by the Ministry of Justice.

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Moores Furniture chooses Paragon routing and scheduling software

Moores Furniture Group, a leading manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms in the UK, is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to increase delivery capacity, better control driver hours and streamline transport planning. The software solution is helping to optimise the performance of its furniture delivery fleet in line with the...