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DAF Trucks presents limited 90th anniversary edition

on Feb 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks presents limited 90th anniversary edition

DAF Trucks has unveiled a limited 90th anniversary edition of the new XF. This truck commemorates the fact that 90 years ago Hub van Doorne laid the foundation of DAF: now one of Europe’s most successful truck manufacturers

IRU proposes driving and rest time road map

on Feb 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRU proposes driving and rest time road map

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has recommended that transport operators should have the flexibility to organise driving and rest time hours over a four-week reference period, and proposed exceptions for coach tourism and improved conditions for drivers

Karl King Transport joins the Fortec Distribution Network

on Feb 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Karl King Transport joins the Fortec Distribution Network

Ipswich-based Karl King Transport – established in 1991 to provide end to end transport solutions for goods coming into the UK by port – has joined the Fortec Distribution Network

Recruitment company adds RGVA vehicle graphic

on Feb 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Recruitment company adds RGVA vehicle graphic

Driver recruitment and training specialist Kinetic has invested in its most hard-working advert to date – an attention-grabbing reflective livery which provides powerful promotion throughout the day and night

Intelligent Telematics opens new European headquarters

on Feb 1, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics opens new European headquarters

Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of connected vehicle camera solutions, has relocated its European headquarters to Reading as part of an ambitious expansion strategy that will see its workforce more than double in the coming months. The company has officially opened the office development at Commerce Park in Theale following annual revenue growth of 67 per cent driven by unprecedented demand for its connected vehicle camera portfolio from the road transport, fleet and insurance sectors

Dover tax take from trucks a ridiculous idea says RHA

on Jan 31, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Dover tax take from trucks a ridiculous idea says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has reacted with incredulity to the proposal from a Kent councillor to introduce a congestion charge of £1 for all HGVs using the Port of Dover

Five new product features from TruTac at CV Show

on Jan 31, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Five new product features from TruTac at CV Show

The compliance and tachograph software experts TruTac, are focusing on 5 new product features and enhancements at this year’s CV Show

FTA calls on UK government to prioritise infrastructure deficit

on Jan 29, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls on UK government to prioritise infrastructure deficit

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents logistics operators on both sides of the Irish Sea, is calling on the government to prioritise the infrastructure deficit leading to and from Loch Ryan, which handles approximately 45% of Northern Ireland’s trade with the rest of the

Hankook tyres chosen as OE on Scania trucks

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Hankook tyres chosen as OE on Scania trucks

Premium tyre maker Hankook is now supplying various treads of its SmartWork truck tyre series for use in construction site traffic, to the Swedish commercial vehicles manufacturer Scania as Original Equipment (OE)

Creed chooses Gray & Adams

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Creed chooses Gray & Adams

Independent wholesaler Creed Foodservice is slashing CO2 emissions by more than 300 tonnes per year after turning to Gray & Adams for its first twin-deck semi-trailer