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Latest UK News:
- 24 Jul 2014 - LCRS reaches 100th member landmark
- 24 Jul 2014 - Quartix vehicle tracking reveals new website
- 24 Jul 2014 - Pirelli highlights benefits of truck tyre range
- 22 Jul 2014 - Information is key – says FTA
- 17 Jul 2014 - Mobile phone distraction set to become biggest killer
- 15 Jul 2014 - New truck toll in Latvia
RHA welcomes speed limit increase
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles travelling on single carriageway roads in England and Wales will be raised to 50 mph by April 2015.
Pirelli highlights benefits of truck tyre range
Pirelli has teamed up with renowned television content providers ITN (International News Television) to produce a five-minute film highlighting the benefits of using Pirelli tyres for truck fleets, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
FTA says information is key
Information is key to keep the freight and logistics industry on the move during extreme weather conditions, that’s the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which added that transport resilience plays a vital part to aid a successful economy.
Car maker highlights dangers of distracted driving
With mobile phones becoming the number one killer on roads around the world, car maker Volkswagen has stepped up to the plate in China, with an innovative advertisement to make people understand the perils of distracted driving.
Mobile phone distraction set to become biggest killer
Road safety campaigners are warning that mobile phone distraction will become a bigger killer on the UK’s roads than drink driving by 2015.
New truck toll in Latvia
Latvia has introduced a truck toll on its extensive 3,500 km motorway. The vignette toll, which came into effect on July 1 applies to domestic and foreign vehicles. The time-based charge has a tiered price structure: for trucks from 3.5 to 12 tonnes and for trucks over 12 tonnes permissible total weight.
Protecting valuable wheels and tyres from theft
For commercial vehicle fleet owners and operators, wheel and tyre theft is the one thing they can’t afford! Trucks and their component parts are increasingly being stolen for their value as scrap and recycled materials. UK authorities have warned the road haulage industry that almost any part of a truck from side panels and...
Skillweb launches mobile app for parcel tracking and POD
Mobile computing specialist Skillweb has launched an affordable proof of delivery solution that can be used on a range of rugged or consumer smartphones.SmartTask POD will provide small and medium sized delivery companies with an advanced and scalable item tracking system to support business growth, while large parcel operators and courier networks can use the app to...
Waberer’s decides on Europe Euro 6 truck procurement
Waberer’s International Pte.Co. has decided on a Euro 6 vehicle procurement, which is unprecedented in Europe both in terms of value and size: the company will acquire 1300 new MEGA truck-trailers to rejuvenate and upgrade its fleet.
Mondello Truck Show a big success
The Mondello Park Truck Show took place last weekend at the Co. Kildare race track and was proclaimed a great success by the large attendance.
Dramatic motorway collision caught in new SmartWitness video
A new SmartWitness video shows a dramatic collision between a HGV and a car on the M6. The footage captures the moment the blue Nissan Note hits the side of the lorry and then is bounced across the road and flipped around.
Actros voted Fleet Truck of the Year 2014
The Mercedes-Benz New Actros has been voted ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2014. Announced to an audience of 1600 leading representatives from the transport sector, the Motor Transport Awards celebrate the achievements of the industry and recognise innovation, outstanding service, efficiency and quality. Now in their 29th year,...
Two thirds of fleet operators want texting fines increased
Two thirds of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased, a poll by TrackCompare.co.uk has shown.
Finol launches new Fleet Economy section on website
Finol has added a new dedicated feel Fuel Economy section to its website, which explains all the details of switching over to Fuel Economy lubricants This new section explains in simple terms how using Total’s FE lubricants can help fleet operators cut their fuel bills by up to 3 per cent. Fleet operators can also...
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