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RHA calls for clarity on Brexit
The Road Haulage Association has branded Brexit secretary Dominic Raab’s comments driver licensing post-Brexit to be nothing more than a smoke screen for the big-ticket items that need to be addressed...
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FTA says huge obstacles on Brexit still remain
The government’s technical notices for a No Deal Brexit will create an array of red tape and paperwork, and yet still do not provide answers to the key questions being asked by those responsible for...
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FTA says road networks to receive connectivity boost
Following years of inadequate infrastructure, the UK economy is set to benefit from vastly improved road connectivity, according to leading business organisation the Freight Transport Association...
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Ctrack launches long-life trailer tracking solution
Ctrack, an Inseego company, has extended its trailer tracking capabilities with the launch of a battery-powered telematics device that uses long-life power management technology to operate for up to...
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No-deal plans are a recipe for post-Brexit chaos
The Road Haulage Association is warning plans in the Government’s latest technical notice on commercial freight in the EU are too little, too late. The RHA is astounded by the suggestion that hauliers...
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FTA welcomes No Deal Brexit notices
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Government’s No Deal Brexit notices on aviation, road haulage and the export/import of food products. “The publication of the government’s No...
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First Range T High for McCulla Ireland
McCulla Ireland has put into service a Range T520 High 6×2 TML, one of the first right hand drive models in Ireland and the first for the temperature controlled logistics firm which is approaching its...
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FTA calls for early introduction of longer semi-trailers
The Freight Transport Association is calling for the early introduction of longer semi-trailers (LST) following a successful trial. The Freight Transport Association is pushing the Department for...
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A6 upgrade to give Northern Ireland a boost
FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry has expressed its delight at news that the upgrade work to the A6 between Derry and Dungiven is finally under way. After months of...
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Government’s immigration proposal is bad for road haulage
The Road Haulage Association warns that the Cabinet’s proposal to impose new immigration rules on EU nationals would hit haulage hard. Adopting the skills-based system recommended by the Migration...
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Renault launches Master Z.E.
Electromobility is the cornerstone of Renault Trucks’ strategy for sustainable urban transport. In line with this strategy, the French manufacturer is now launching the first vehicle in its new...
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Paragon Software Systems has expanded its presence in North America to better serve the vibrant logistics market in the north-east region. The company has opened a second office in Manchester, New...
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RHA gives cautious welcome to Severn toll announcement
The Road Haulage Association has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement that tolls operating on the Severn crossings will be scrapped. Welsh Secretary, Alun Cairns MP said that there will...
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RHA welcome fuel duty freeze announcement
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that fuel duty is to be frozen for another year. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “As a founding member...
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Chestnutt Animal Feeds adds more Volvo trucks
Chestnutt Animal Feeds of Stranocum, the Northern Irish-based business that offers a complete solution for the manufacturing and distribution of animal feed has recently expanded its fleet with two new...
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New MAN TGS Tipper for PJ Gavin Sand and Gravel
Well-established suppliers of construction trade materials, PJ Gavin Sand and Gravel of Co. Kildare, have taken delivery of a brand new TGS tipper truck from MAN Importers Ireland. A family business,...
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Budget delivers welcome news says FTA Ireland
Budget 2019 delivers welcome news for the freight distribution and logistics sector by refraining to increase carbon tax and the price of diesel, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). Aidan Flynn, FTAI...
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Tyres On The Drive partners with Descartes
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has partnered with UK-based mobile tyre-fitting company, Tyres on the Drive. Tyres on the Drive is now...
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Tructyre teams up with Ctrack
Tructyre Fleet Management, the tyre management specialist for the commercial transport sector, is targeting driver behaviour and fleet productivity improvements following the adoption of an advanced...
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RHA slams council’s plans to charge hauliers to use freight route
The Road Haulage Association has criticised Bath and North East Somerset Council’s plans to charge hauliers £100 per day to enter a Bath clean air zone. The council plans to target pre-Euro VI trucks...
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