The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that plans are moving forward with the Silvertown Tunnel proposal, providing a much-needed new crossing in south-east London thereby easing traffic pressure on the Blackwall Tunnel. It will also support freight and delivery businesses by providing a more resilient, reliable and efficient road network
Read More »Leading manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has delivered 12 new TGX tractor units to Encirc. The order comes on the back of Encirc committing to seven new Euro 6 TGX models in 2015. Both orders have been placed through RK Trucks in Belfast
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Paragon Software Systems is increasing the number of vehicle tracking systems its routing and scheduling software integrates with to meet growing demand from customers across the globe. Singapore-based Astrata Group’s fleet management solution is the latest system to be interfaced, with five further partner integrations planned over the coming months. Paragon customers can take advantage of many of the most frequently used tracking systems worldwide to increase the visibility of their transport operations in real-time resulting in reduced costs and increased customer service
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The announcement today of the go ahead for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as excellent news for east London by the Freight Transport Association
Read More »The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on the government to introduce legislation that would facilitate haulage operators in getting insurance out of state
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The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is flagging the lack of skilled drivers as an increasing problem for for road transport operators
Read More »Intelligent Installations has introduced a security system to protect van fleet operators against the rising risk of electronic vehicle theft. With criminal gangs increasingly using clever techniques to steal light commercial vehicles, the Ghost Immobiliser connects to the CANbus system and communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to offer added security against key-cloning, hacking and even key theft
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Temperature control was at the top of its agenda when Pilgrim Foodservice commissioned the latest additions to its expanding fleet. All have highly specified, insulated bodywork by long-standing supplier Gray & Adams. Based on a combination of 13.5- and 16-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis, the new vehicles are assigned to intensive, multi-drop delivery duties.
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Volvo Trucks is now taking yet another important step in the development of autonomous vehicles. Over the next year and a half, self-driving autonomous Volvo FMX trucks will be tested in regular operations in the Boliden mine in Kristineberg, Sweden. The aim is to examine how this technology can contribute to safe and productive transports in tough geographically-limited application areas. Just how well the trucks work in their difficult operating conditions can be seen in a new film now available on Volvo Trucks’ YouTube channel
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DAF Trucks has published the ninth edition of its definitive TRP Catalogue – the company’s comprehensive Parts directory for all-makes of trucks, trailers and workshop consumables. In addition to the hard-copy catalogue, truck operators may also interrogate the complete TRP range through a dedicated web site,www.trpparts.com, which has been updated to provide increased functionality
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