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Renault Trucks launches new right hand drive Range T High
In response to the changing UK and Ireland markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks has introduced a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The...
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Lorry emissions checks to start at the roadside
From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include an emissions check. The DVSA are set to target lorry drivers and operators who...
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Haweka alignment helping truck dealers adjust to new technology
A number of UK truck operators have recently kitted out their workshops with new alignment equipment to ensure they can support the latest vehicles. Investment has been made in the Haweka Axis500 wheel...
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Fines system outdated – says Road Haulage Association
Newly-released figures show a 12 per cent increase in the number of fines issued to hauliers found to be carrying illegal migrants on their vehicles.. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett...
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FTA delighted with DUP roads deal
The announcement of an extra £400m infrastructure funding for Northern Ireland as part of the Government’s deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) represents a great opportunity to upgrade the...
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Early introduction of ULEZ misguided – RHA
Early introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone is misguided, says the Road Haulage Association (RHA). The RHA has criticised the proposal by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn, to bring forward...
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RHA welcomes £6.1 billion plan for major roads and motorway upgrades
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed Government’s clarity that £6.1bn of the £23 billion pledged by the previous administration is to be spent of further improvements England’s road network...
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VisionTrack dashcam captures lorry smash footage
A white van man is caught on VisionTrack dashcam footage causing a smash with a lorry while chatting on his mobile phone. The Renault Master van driver was so distracted by his phone call that he...
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Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software
Paragon has launched a fuel usage enhancement to its routing and scheduling software that will enable logistics operations to accurately compare planned versus actual levels of consumption leading to...
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Howard Tenens teams up with TruTac
Howard Tenens, the leading logistics specialists are investing in the latest compliance tools and technology to future proof their business. Their logistics division is working with TruTac and CMS...
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Goodyear UK signs three-year title sponsorship deal
Goodyear UK has agreed a three-year sponsorship of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), with the latest round of racing taking place during the inaugural Convoy in the Park at Donington Park...
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Beware of Black Saturday – VisionTrack warns
The most dangerous time to be on Britain’s roads this year is this Saturday, July 22 at 2pm, according to new research. ‘Black Saturday’ occurs because of a perfect storm of factors including peak...
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IRU calls for Brexit deal to avoid road transport chaos
As the Brexit negotiations start in earnest, it is essential that the UK Government and the European Union reach a comprehensive deal that addresses the many questions affecting the road transport...
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Camera Telematics launches Street Angel
With 2017 continuing to show the need for heightened road safety and camera technology, Camera Telematics is launching a new website and making ongoing developments to its range of products. Group...
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Severn Tolls to be scrapped by the end of 2018
Tolls on the bridges across the River Severn between England and Wales will be scrapped by the end of 2018. The decision, will remove toll fees of £6.70 for ordinary cars and up to £20 for larger...
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Stena Line to add extra North Sea freight capacity
In response to demand on the route from Rotterdam (Europoort) to Harwich, Stena Line is to increase capacity by changing to larger ships. The current RoRo ships the Capucine and Severine which operate...
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Severn toll charges to end – a victory for FTA
The announcement that toll charges on the Severn crossings will be scrapped at the end of next year has been hailed a victory for the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The UK’s biggest transport...
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Intelligent Telematics teams with Plexus Law
Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Plexus Law to launch a proactive claims management service for large self-insured corporate fleets. The technology-led solution, using the industry-leading...
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Migrants at Calais target an HGV driver to hi-jack the truck
The Road Haulage Association is alarmed at the news that an HGV and its driver were targeted in a hi-jack attack by migrants at Calais in an attempt to cross the Channel. RHA chief executive Richard...
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Haweka Axis500 makes tyre and wheel servicing quick and easy
For most haulage companies, fuel consumption and tyre wear are a large part of their operating costs. If the truck wheels are misaligned it can have an adverse effect on both tyre wear and fuel...
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