Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • New truck order puts MAN in majority for fleet in UK and Ireland

    on Oct 5, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New truck order puts MAN in majority for fleet in UK and Ireland

    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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  • FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    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

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  • Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    on Sep 28, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    Goodyear Super Fuelmax prototype truck tyres will be unveiled at the 2016 IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover this September. The prototype steer and drive tyres, which boast fuel saving A EU label grades, will be fitted to one of the trucks on display at the DAF stand, which all stand out in highest fuel efficiency

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  • Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    on Sep 27, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    A dashcam saved a van driver from a violent clash with a road rage motorist. The SmartWitness footage captures the terrifying moment the two drivers almost came to blows

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  • IRU flags driver shortage

    on Sep 27, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU flags driver shortage

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is flagging the lack of skilled drivers as an increasing problem for for road transport operators

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  • Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    on Sep 22, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    A 3G vehicle camera captured the reckless behaviour of a Ford Fiesta driver, which resulted in a serious crash on the A76 near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The IT1000 device from Intelligent Telematics, fitted on a commercial vehicle, recorded the irresponsible overtake that led to the collision with two vans. Miraculously no one suffered a serious injury, but multiple vehicles were damaged during the incident with debris scattered over the road

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  • A one-stop-supplier for workshop consumables

    on Sep 21, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on A one-stop-supplier for workshop consumables

    Berner UK is a one-stop-shop for workshop consumables. It’s revered brand has a fine reputation as a direct seller to the automotive industry since 1957. In recent years the company has been building a strong customer base in the haulage industry

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  • Hands-free and hand-held phone use is quite different says RHA

    on Sep 17, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Hands-free and hand-held phone use is quite different says RHA

    “Don’t confuse hands-free with using hand-held mobile phones while driving”, says Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett

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  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs lifts AG to new heights

    on Sep 15, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Arocs lifts AG to new heights

    Leading hard landscaping materials producer AG (Acheson & Glover) has commissioned the first six Mercedes-Benz Arocs tractor units to enter service in Northern Ireland

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  • FTA provides health and safety update for transport operators

    on Sep 15, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA provides health and safety update for transport operators

    How everyone can act together to manage risk will be the general theme of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) presentation at the Freight Transport Association’s forthcoming Safety in Logistics Conference taking place on Wednesday 12 October in London

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