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New survey reveals how freight companies rate England’s major roads

Less than half of businesses running lorries on England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads are satisfied with how those roads meet their business needs, according to a new survey from independent watchdog Transport Focus.

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Workshop chooses time-saving solution from AES

DA Tyres and Auto, based in Pontefract, is using a portable workshop induction heater for general vehicle work to save time, add customer value and dispense with the safety and practical issues usually associated with a conventional gas flame.

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HB Commercial put the brakes on operator costs

HB Commercial, the vehicle service, parts, rentals and sales group have opened a new remanufactured caliper and brake-shoe profiling facility at their parts supply centre in Bury St Edmunds.

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Logistics UK expresses concern over ability to trade

Logistics UK has expressed its concern that the UK government could damage businesses’ ability to trade by negating key elements of the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

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Michelin truck tyres praised for price per kilometre

Staffordshire-based N.S. Clarke Transport has specified Michelin tyres as original equipment across its 30 new Volvo FH 6×2 500hp tractor units, praising the tyre company for its impressive pence per kilometre running costs.

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Kersey Freight chooses SDC Freespan Curtainsiders

Suffolk-based haulage operator Kersey Freight Ltd (KFL) has added 20 new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders to its 180 strong trailer fleet, in addition to 24 new trailers from the manufacturer in 2019. Specialists in the UK road haulage sector, KFL placed the order following a number of key contract wins earlier...

Mandata TMS blends well for Scottish whisky transporter

B Mundell, the bulk spirits and general haulage operator, installed a Mandata TMS in August 2019 and one year on, the company reports easy integration, improved data control and greater transparency for its diverse range of customers.

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Operator adds Krone theft-resistant curtainsider for busy parcel work

In response to heightened activity in online shopping, largely brought on by Covid-19, Preston-based Forge Logistics has purchased a Krone Profi Liner trailer with reinforced curtains, sliding roof and flush-fit rear doors, all of which say the company add flexibility, speed and secure loading to their fast-expanding contract work for...

Pall-Ex appoints new Operations Director to central hub

Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd has promoted talent from within, as it appoints a new Operations Director to steer through the changing logistics landscape during the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

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Logistics UK advises againt fuel duty hike

Logistics UK has advised the government against increasing fuel duty in the Autumn Budget.

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Herefordshire woman firefighter drives forward career with LGV certificate

A woman firefighter and mum of three from Herefordshire is driving forward her flourishing career by qualifying as an LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) driver.

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Logistics UK launches ADAS guidance document

The lack of available guidance on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) is leaving workshop staff and engineers unclear on effective maintenance practices and functionality checks, according to Logistics UK’s Engineering Forum.

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