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Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

FreshLinc Group – one of the UK’s biggest logistics firms, with a combined fleet of approximately 400 commercial vehicles – is now running exclusively on Michelin tyres after moving its entire bulk transport fleet onto its existing tyre management contract with the manufacturer.

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How you can succeed in the haulage industry

There’s a lot of potential in the haulage industry, now arguably more than ever. In this increasingly globalised world, goods have to be transported with even more frequency. It’s not hard to see why so many people are curious about setting up their own haulage company. But of course, if...

Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many hauliers are having to change processes and adapt systems to keep their drivers safe and wheels turning.

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Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

The German Parliament has voted to extend the existing exemption from road usercharges for clean trucks, powered by CNG, LNG and electricity, until 2023.

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Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces. Therefore, maintaining good hygiene and cleaning practices are essential, particularly in common working areas. Regular cleaning will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people; cleaning common work areas is important to limit the spread.

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FTA welcomes £1 billion uprade plans

The Department of Transport has confirmed that it will push forward with £1 billion plans to complete the upgrade of the A66 trans-Pennine road.

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FTA welcomes reinstatement of specialist vehicle testing

The decision of the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to reinstate specialist vehicle testing and extend driving licences in Northern Ireland is a vital step in supporting the recovery of the logistics industry as the economy eases out of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to FTA, one of the UK’s biggest business...

Provide us with safe parking spaces says nation’s lorry drivers 

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), one of the UK’s biggest business groups, is urging government to follow through on its promise made two years ago today to provide safe parking spaces for those charged with keeping goods moving throughout the pandemic and beyond: HGV drivers. Two years after the government...

RHA expresses dismay at Portsmouth decision

The Road Haulage Association has expressed its dismay at Portsmouth City Council’s decision to close some roads in the City centre to all vehicles with the exception of buses.

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Don’t squeeze freight off the road says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the Government to rethink plans to ‘reallocate’ road space which will reduce capacity for motor vehicles and slam the brakes on COVID-19 recovery.

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Ten per cent truck tariff will hit recovery

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that a ten per cent tariff on new trucks sold there will stall economic recovery after the Coronavirus crisis.

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Continental offers advice on tyre breakdowns

While the vehicle walk around check may seem like a mundane task, its importance should never be under-estimated. By taking the time to carry out just a few simple checks, including an assessment of tyre condition, commercial vehicle drivers can greatly reduce the risk of breakdowns and improve safety on...