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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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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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Giti Tire unveils Genesis retread programme

As part of its European truck and bus rebrand project, Giti Tire has announced that its UK retread programme has been renamed Giti Genesis.

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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...

Intelligent Telematics to showcase 3G vehicle camera at CV Show

Intelligent Telematics will be at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 (4F100) to showcase the only 3G vehicle camera solution currently available in the fleet marketplace that delivers integrated driver behaviour monitoring and proactive claims management. This proven approach is already achieving annual savings of up to £400 per vehicle from...

Road safety needs more effective DVSA systems says RHA

ā€œThe UK road haulage industry must set an example for road safety. Operators who are not adhering to essential safety standards should be sought out and removed from the industry.ā€ That’s the demand from Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association.

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