Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    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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  • Mercedes-Benz appointment

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz appointment

    Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of National Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd

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  • RHA slams lorry ban review

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA slams lorry ban review

     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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  • Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    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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  • HGV UK Online magazine now live

    on Jun 13, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on HGV UK Online magazine now live

    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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  • FTA urges customs rethink

    on Jun 10, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA urges customs rethink

    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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  • Supply chain at the heart of a successful Brexit – says FTAI

    on Jun 10, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Supply chain at the heart of a successful Brexit – says FTAI

    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 introduces multi-skilled driver update

    on Jun 8, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon introduces multi-skilled driver update

    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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  • No stopping Lumag’s own brake pad range

    on Jun 8, 17 • in General News, 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, 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, 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, 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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