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Cut fuel duty and keep the economy moving – says RHA

on Mar 6, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Cut fuel duty and keep the economy moving – says RHA

Only a cut in the current fuel duty rate of 57.95ppl will support the competitiveness of the UK economy. That’s the message from the Road Haulage Association – the only UK organisation dedicated to those responsible for the movement by road of 85% of the UK economy

Brexit and sustainability top IRU agenda

on Mar 2, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Brexit and sustainability top IRU agenda

High level discussions in Brussels this week have focused on defining a sustainable future for the bus and coach sector, the impact of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, and continued support for the free movement of goods and people within the European Internal Market

FTA Transport Manager Conference to put safety first

on Mar 2, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA Transport Manager Conference to put safety first

According to the latest Travel Survey for Northern Ireland (TSNI), each person in the country travels more than 5,800 miles per annum on the nation’s roads, equating to around 16 miles travelled per person per day

FORS welcomes CheckedSafe as latest FORS Associate

on Mar 1, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FORS welcomes CheckedSafe as latest FORS Associate

CheckedSafe, a company providing apps to facilitate the compliance checks required by DVSA and FORS, is one of the latest companies to become a FORS Associate. FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, now boasts over 85 Associates, many of whom provide offers and discounts exclusively for FORS members

RHA delivers Driving Britain’s Future workshop

on Feb 28, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA delivers Driving Britain’s Future workshop

One of Europe’s largest road transport events, the Microlise Transport Conference, will take place onWednesday 17 May at Coventry’s Richo Arena

FTA Ireland Motor Insurance Survey – more regulation needed

on Feb 28, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland Motor Insurance Survey – more regulation needed

Increased motor insurance costs for commercial vehicle operators could curb efforts to remain competitive, according to FTA Ireland. A survey of motor insurance prices by the association found that 87 per cent of its members experienced rises in 2016, with half saying their premiums had gone up by more than 40 per cent

Bibby Distribution crushes the carbon cost of juice transport

on Feb 27, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Bibby Distribution crushes the carbon cost of juice transport

Bibby Distribution has crushed the carbon cost of juice transport by using lighter tanker units, meaning an extra tonne of liquid can be carried per load

Brigade to launch 3G recording system with remote access at CV Show

on Feb 27, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Brigade to launch 3G recording system with remote access at CV Show

Brigade Electronics will be launching its new 3G enabled digital recording system at the CV show this year

FTA clarifies SFA guidance on LGV apprenticeship funding

on Feb 26, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA clarifies SFA guidance on LGV apprenticeship funding

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has received clarification from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) after confusing guidance was published by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) questioning the funding of the apprenticeship LGV driver standard

RHA launches its Daily Defect App

on Feb 26, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on RHA launches its Daily Defect App

The majority of today’s haulage operators and their drivers now rely on their smartphones to keep in touch. But it’s not just about talking – the RHA’s new Daily Defect App can keep you compliant