Welcome to HGV UK..

Category: UK News

A new generation of light solutions

Vision X Global Lighting Systems is set to bring a new generation of light to the commercial vehicle industry in the UK. Vision X is leading the way within LED lighting on a global scale with a product portfolio spanning in excess of 750 lighting products and systems, as well...

Intelligent Telematics shortlisted for insurance industry award

Intelligent Telematics, the 3G vehicle camera specialist, has been shortlisted by Insurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards for its industry-first proactive claims management service. The company is a finalist in the Claims Technology Initiative of the Year category, with the winner set to be announced in May at a prestigious awards...

r2c lead Proctors Transport to best practice compliance

Proctors Transport, road haulage and freight distribution specialists, are the latest to see vast savings & 100% compliance since using r2c Online’s digital Driver solution.

...

Howdens Joinery scoops carbon reduction award

Howdens Joinery was last night named winner of the Freight Transport Association’s prestigious Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme award for exceptional efforts in reducing carbon across its operations.

...

RHA calls for enforcement of 45-hour weekly rest rules

The Road Haulage Association has written to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Lord Ahmed to voice its disappointment that the urgent issue of weekly rest rules has been further delayed while additional stakeholder views are sought.

...

Transport specialists turn to MAN for uniformity of fleet

Leading truck and bus manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK is supplying Lincolnshire based Freightmaster with four new TGX Extras as it looks to create a single marque fleet.

...

Stena Line refreshes Rosslare – Fishguard ferry timetable

Stena Line has just announced a revised timetable on its Rosslare – Fishguard ferry service which will see customers enjoying a choice of three day time sailings and one extended overnight crossing from May 22.

...

Thinking of trailers – think of TIP at the CV Show

As a long term supporter of the CV Show, TIP Trailer Services will once again be exhibiting in Hall 5 highlighting the full range of curtain sided, van, chassis and refrigerated trailers that are available through the company’s 19 locations in the UK and Ireland, together with a further 70...

FORS highlights significant expansion in 2016

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has published its 2016 Annual Review, highlighting the substantial growth of the scheme over the past year, both in terms of membership numbers and geographical reach.

...

ProVision vehicle cameras – giving FORS members the complete picture

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, welcomes ProVision Vehicle Cameras to the scheme as a FORS Associate. ProVision is a nationwide supplier of vehicle safety cameras with an embedded tracking and telematics solution, combining cutting edge hardware with a cloud-based management suite and apps.

...

A6 go-ahead set to boost business nationwide says FTA

News that improvement work can now proceed for the A6 between Belfast and Derry is a welcome boost for businesses in the North West and Mid-Ulster, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) which is the country’s largest membership association for the freight and logistics industry. For many years, FTA...

Driver Hire’s eLearning module receives stamp of approval from FORS

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has recognised the value of Driver Hire’s module on vulnerable road users as part of FORS Professional training. The module teaches drivers about the law in relation to the safety of vulnerable road users, as well as information about the dangers of speeding.

...