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New Volvo FH fleet for McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing has put its new fleet of 24 Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units into service, transporting all of the team’s equipment for this weekend’s season-opening F1 race in Spielberg, Austria.

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Willmotts expands itsTiger Trailers fleet

The fleet of one of the largest independent warehousing and distribution companies in the South West has been further strengthened through the addition of another 30 curtainsided vehicles from long-term supplier Tiger Trailers, along with a smaller quantity of the manufacturer’s new temperature-controlled products.

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Synergix installs Mandata TMS

Newly formed logistics operator Synergix has installed a Mandata TMS system to consolidate each of its key business functions and reports significant savings on personnel – before even the first load is shipped.

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Brit-Pol places Krone mega trailer order  

Specialist transport operator, Brit-Pol is embarking on an expansion programme with the addition of 160 new trailers from Krone, which will take the family-run business into new markets throughout the Benelux countries and wider Europe.

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Guest launches first test runs in UK for S-Way

The first of a new range of trucks made a strong impression during a demonstration run thanks to its stunning looks, range of environmentally friendly and forward-thinking technology features.

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The future of the HGV industry is not what you think

Are you operating in the HGV industry right now? You might think that you know what the future is going to look like for this industry. But we’re not so sure that’s the case at all. Indeed, it’s possible that the path of this industry over the next few years...

RHA classrooms reopen safely for training on 6 July

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is reopening its training classrooms with social distancing measures in place on Monday 6 July.

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Bridgestone subsidised training designed to inflate spirits

Bridgestone’s commercial customers are being given a timely boost from the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, thanks to a provision of supported training courses aimed at helping them back on their feet following lockdown.

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New test kits to help CV drivers put brakes on Covid-19

As the lockdown eases and Brits return to greater movement, a UK medical company is focused on assisting driver-led businesses curtail the spread of Covid-19 and protect their drivers. Doctor Driver Assessment is now offering haulage, taxi, shipping and other transport services the opportunity to purchase Antigen and Antibody tests...

Inspace Media teams up with Avian Fleet

Inspace Media, the leading provider of illuminated chevron and safety signage, has entered into a strategic partnership with vehicle installation specialist Avian Fleet. Under the agreement, Avian Fleet will act as the company’s national installation partner – providing mobile engineering support and fitting services – and become an approved distribution...

Insurance costs are primary vehicle-related worry – says small business owners  

Vehicle and fleet safety technology specialists CameraMatics asked over 600 small business owners in the UK, Ireland, and the US about their main vehicle-related business challenge. The results paint an interesting picture in the run-up to June 27, designated by the UN as World Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME)...

FTA welcomes re-opening of certain sectors of economy

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its support for Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s announcement on the re-opening on certain sectors of the retail economy.

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