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Paragon enhances route execution

Paragon can now help logistics operations gain added visibility of sub-contracted loads through its advanced routing and scheduling software. Following enhancements to the company’s Route Execution module, data can now be combined from as many as 35 different telematics systems, making it possible to see in real-time how third-party vehicles...

TruTac launches new products for Coach and Bus UK Show

TruTac, the transport software expert is launching a brand-new product for the PSV industry and several new product enhancements at this year’s Coach and Bus UK Show.

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Plan ahead to cope with urban charges and lorry bans – says FTA

Cities across the UK will start levying prohibitively high charges on older HGVs and vans, for air quality reasons,between early 2019 and the end of 2020. London has plans that could see, at the same time, many HGVs banned from the capital for having insufficient direct vision. Operators need to...

Cenex to take part in trial of natural gas-fuelled lorries

Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies is taking part in the UK’s largest trial of biomethane-fuelled lorries.

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Welsh ports key to brexit success- says FTA

Welsh ports are key to the future success of Britain’s trading relationships post-Brexit, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the UK’s freight and logistics industry.

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IRU calls for Brexit deal to avoid road transport chaos

As Brexit negotiations advance, it is essential that the UK Government and the European Union reach a comprehensive deal that addresses the many questions affecting the road transport industry, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has claimed.

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Briggs Equipment UK acquires Irish Lift Trucks

As part of the company’s five- year growth strategy, Briggs Equipment has acquired Irish Lift Trucks (ILT) part of the OHM Group in the Republic of Ireland.

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Roof extension delivers driver and operator benefits

An extra 200 mm of headspace from a modified High-Roof sleeper cab, making the overall standing height of 6ft6, brings more than just additional headspace benefits, claims manufacturer Hatcher Components.

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Krone raises the roof for Suttle Transport

Suttle Transport Services Ltd, based in Tockwith, Wetherby has purchased three lifting, sliding-roof Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to cope with their specialist, high-cube loads.

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Bandag unveils two new retread tyres

Bandag has raised the standard for durability, performance and cost-efficiency with the launch of two advanced new retreads: the Bandag M-TRAILER 001 adapted to on/off conditions and the Bandag R-TRAILER 001 retread for regional and special transport applications.

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Vans to go greener and cleaner under new plans

Changes to driver licencing rules will make it easier for van drivers to switch to electric vehicles, the Government has announced.

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New FUSO eCanter unveiled

Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is celebrating the start of production of the world’s first all electric light-duty truck, the FUSO eCanter.

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