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3D International Haulage chooses TruFleet

Bolton-based multi-temp’ specialists, 3D International Haulage have added a new module to their fleet compliance software which, say the company, has greatly improved vehicle management while putting a tick in the box for the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

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HTA focuses on Safer Abnormal Load Escorting

The Heavy Transport Association has initiated the first in a new programme of projects that will look at various aspects of the movement of abnormal indivisible loads, analysing good practice from the UK and elsewhere in the world to ensure that movement of these loads is performed as safely and...

IRU calls for governments to support transport sector worldwide

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling on governments worldwide to help the sector in three particularly crucial areas: cash grants to address liquidity, insurance premium flexibility, and waiving taxes and charges.

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Third new Stena ferry to join Irish Sea fleet

Swedish ferry company Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry, Stena Embla, following a handover ceremony in Weihai, China.

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SureCam and Peoplesafe launch video-enabled lone worker protection solution  

SureCam and Peoplesafe have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an industry-first lone worker service that better protects drivers in and out of the vehicle. The companies will launch a video-enabled solution that allows footage to be viewed direct from the cameras fitted on the vehicle in the event...

Krone ramps up trailer parts supply for UK and Ireland

As Krone trailer sales continue to reach peak levels in the UK and Ireland and in line with the company’s European customer support strategy, Krone parts, in addition to existing UK stockists, will be supplied from their Leeds UK depot and via Krone Spare Parts Online Shop.

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England moves to local restriction Vehicle Approval tier system

England is moving to a local restriction tier system from Wednesday, December 2.

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Mercedes-Benz wins award for truck innovation 

Developments by the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division aimed at the advancement of e-mobility technology in their HGV product offering have been recognised by the International Truck of the Year (ITOY) jury who have presented the German manufacturer with their 2021 Truck Innovation Award.

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Streamax secures VisionTrack deal

Streamax Technology, the global leader of connected hardware for mobile surveillance on commercial vehicles, has secured a multi-million-pound order from video telematics specialist VisionTrack. Streamax will supply VisionTrack 27,000 connected 4G vehicle cameras and mobile DVRs, representing its single largest European order to date.

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Make sure you are Brexit-ready says FTA Ireland

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is urging all businesses working within supply chains to work collaboratively to prepare for the new trading environment at the end of the Brexit transition period to protect trade on the island of Ireland.

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Five years of awards success for Gray & Adams

Gray & Adams’ position as the UK’s leading supplier of temperature-controlled semi-trailers and rigid vehicle bodywork has been proven once more at the 2020 Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) Awards, winning a fifth back-to-back Refrigerated Trailer of the Year award.

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RHA welcomes Road Freight APPG report

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the publication of the Road Freight APPG on Clean Air Zones report that concludes that Clean Air Zones are a case of “right policy, wrong approach”.

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