TruTac set to launch new features at CV Show
The compliance and tachograph experts TruTac, are launching a series of new product features at this year’s CV Show. TruTac announced it will be re-launching and re-branding their market leading...
View ArticleRHA launches its Daily Defect App
The majority of today’s haulage operators and their drivers now rely on their smartphones to keep in touch. But it’s not just about talking – the RHA’s new Daily Defect App can keep you compliant....
View ArticleFTA clarifies SFA guidance on LGV apprenticeship funding
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has received clarification from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) after confusing guidance was published by the Skills Funding...
View ArticleBrigade to launch 3G recording system with remote access at CV Show
Brigade Electronics will be launching its new 3G enabled digital recording system at the CV show this year. The new mobile digital recording system (MDR) allows operators to remotely access footage and...
View ArticleBibby Distribution crushes the carbon cost of juice transport
Bibby Distribution has crushed the carbon cost of juice transport by using lighter tanker units, meaning an extra tonne of liquid can be carried per load. Bibby Distribution tanker fleet comprises more...
View ArticleFTA Ireland Motor Insurance Survey – more regulation needed
Increased motor insurance costs for commercial vehicle operators could curb efforts to remain competitive, according to FTA Ireland. A survey of motor insurance prices by the association found that 87...
View ArticleRHA delivers Driving Britain’s Future workshop
One of Europe’s largest road transport events, the Microlise Transport Conference, will take place onWednesday 17 May at Coventry’s Richo Arena. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is once again pleased...
View ArticleFORS welcomes CheckedSafe as latest FORS Associate
CheckedSafe, a company providing apps to facilitate the compliance checks required by DVSA and FORS, is one of the latest companies to become a FORS Associate. FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition...
View ArticleFTA Transport Manager Conference to put safety first
According to the latest Travel Survey for Northern Ireland (TSNI), each person in the country travels more than 5,800 miles per annum on the nation’s roads, equating to around 16 miles travelled per...
View ArticleBrexit and sustainability top IRU agenda
High level discussions in Brussels this week have focused on defining a sustainable future for the bus and coach sector, the impact of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, and...
View ArticleCut fuel duty and keep the economy moving – says RHA
Only a cut in the current fuel duty rate of 57.95ppl will support the competitiveness of the UK economy. That’s the message from the Road Haulage Association – the only UK organisation dedicated to...
View ArticleHenderson Group chooses TranSend
The Henderson Group goes live with TranSend ePOD system to optimise delivery fleet efficiency to 400 SPAR and ViVO stores and the catering industry across Northern Ireland. The Henderson Group has...
View ArticleDennison Trailers celebrates 50,000th milestone
Dennison Trailers has created a special one-off gold trailer to celebrate production of its 50,000th unit since the company was formed, and added extra sparkle with Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels....
View ArticleRoad safety needs more effective DVSA systems says RHA
“The UK road haulage industry must set an example for road safety. Operators who are not adhering to essential safety standards should be sought out and removed from the industry.” That’s the demand...
View ArticleIntelligent Telematics to showcase 3G vehicle camera at CV Show
Intelligent Telematics will be at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 (4F100) to showcase the only 3G vehicle camera solution currently available in the fleet marketplace that delivers integrated driver...
View ArticleMoores Furniture chooses Paragon routing and scheduling softwa
Moores Furniture Group, a leading manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms in the UK, is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to increase delivery capacity, better control driver hours and...
View ArticleHow does the discount rate cut affect your business?
SmartWitness’ Insurance Partner Manager, Simon Dicks has been speaking to many insurers over the last few days about the Ogden rate ruling, made by the Ministry of Justice. In an emergency meeting...
View ArticleTiger Trailers to double up at CV Show
Tiger Trailers is doubling the size of its stand at this year’s CV Show, enabling it to showcase two new double deck trailers – including the UK’s first 52-pallet straight frame double deck trailer to...
View ArticleOnline catalogue popularity drives new features
Roadlink International has made a series of updates to its increasingly popular online catalogue, available at www.roadlink-international.com Tiger Trailers new 52-pallet straight frame double deck...
View ArticleGiti Tire unveils Genesis retread programme
As part of its European truck and bus rebrand project, Giti Tire has announced that its UK retread programme has been renamed Giti Genesis. Originally known as GT REE-Tread, the next-generation...
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