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RHA figures challenge NOx myths

The Road Haulage Association has produced figures which challenge some of the myths that support the drive to tax lorries out of towns and cities.

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P&O Ferries set to lift capacity at Teesport

P&O FERRIES is set to lift capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route by almost 25 per cent within the next month in order to create a gateway to Scotland via the north-eastern port.

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HeavyHaul makes TotalKare investment

An Essex-based plant and machinery transport specialist has made a significant investment into supporting its rapidly growing workshop.

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Crumbling roads cost taxpayers millions

Pothole-related repairs cost motorists and insurers £1m a month according to the AA – a fact that comes as no surprise to the Road Haulage Association.

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One six drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel – survey finds

One in six drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel, according to a new SmartWitness survey. A further 42 per cent of motorists have admitted driving while they felt drowsy and were in danger of nodding off.

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Silvertown tunnel decision to keep east London moving

The go-ahead for a new Thames crossing at Silvertown, given today (10 May 2018) by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the interests of the logistics industry.

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Monahans Transport brings Krone Box Liner to Southampton Port

Monahans Transport, the specialist container logistics operator has taken delivery of two Box Liner container carriers from Krone which, reports the company, are the first to operate from Southampton Port.

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Volvo presents second all-electric truck model

Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric, the company is expanding its product range with yet another electric truck – the Volvo FE Electric. Designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes,...

SmartWitness launches Full Service Fleet Monitoring Service

Video telematics pioneers SmartWitness have launched a full service live monitoring system called SmartGuard that provides complete cover for fleets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Hankook presents commercial tyre solutions at CV Show

Hankook Tyre presented a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres including a new bus tyre for city traffic at the CV Showe in Birmingham last week.

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Leading dealership recruiting HGV mechanics

Dennehy Commercials, the MAN and Renault Trucks dealership in Limerick is currently recruiting qualified HGV Mechanics.

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Arlesey Car & Commercials appointed full Isuzu Truck dealer

With immediate effect, Bedfordshire company Arlesey Car & Commercials Ltd has been appointed a full dealer for Isuzu Truck UK covering Bedfordshire as well as parts of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, offering a full sales, service and parts support operation to customers in that area.

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