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York conference celebrates recruiter’s success

Duncan Buchanan the Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) Policy Director was one of the keynote speakers at Driver Hire’s 2019 recent annual conference. Duncan provided industry insight on the issues that will be affecting Driver Hire customers in the coming year. Amazingly he managed to do most of this without mentioning...

Ramp up no deal preparations with FTA’s Brexit webinar

Following the rejection of the withdrawal agreement this week (15 January 2019), the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is advising logistics managers to advance their preparations for a No Deal Brexit. To help businesses navigate this uncharted territory, FTA will be holding an exclusive webinar, No Deal Brexit Briefings for Logistics...

RHA reaction to Brexit vote

On behalf of UK haulage operators, the Road Haulage Association implores the Government and Parliament to quickly gain a consensus on a Brexit withdrawal agreement that will keep the UK supply chain moving.

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International haulage permit applications close this week

Applications for international road haulage permits close this week (Friday 18 January) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the logistics industry, is advising commercial vehicle operators wanting to transport goods into EU-27 countries post-Brexit to submit their applications urgently. A No Deal exit from the European...

DVSA issues guidance on use of older tyres

The Driver & Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has issued a new guide on the use of tyres over 10 years old.

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BTRAC installs SmartWitness video camera systems

The British Truck Racing Association Championship (BTRAC) has decided to install SmartWitness video camera systems in all competing race trucks for the 2019 season.

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AMP Clean Energy chooses Paragon

AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, the UK’s leading biomass wood fuel supplier, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system to help transform its customer experience. The company has adopted the integrated logistics solution to tackle the challenges created by rapid business growth, extended peak periods and...

IRHA dismisses bonkers truck trial

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has described the truck trial at a disused airfield in Manston in the UK as “bonkers”.

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Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

Today’s Kent truck trial at Manston Airport, part of the county’s Operation Brock contingency plan in the event of hold ups at the port of Dover has been a success in as much as 89 HGVs trucks now know what to do in the event of lengthy, local traffic queues...

Roadside payments are changing

The Driver & Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has confirmed a change to the way roadside payments are collected.

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Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry.

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More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

An increase in freight ferry services won’t resolve a no-deal Brexit border queue crisis, according to the Road Haulage Association.

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