Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • TruTac set to launch new features at CV Show

    on Feb 23, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on TruTac set to launch new features at CV Show

    The compliance and tachograph experts TruTac, are launching a series of new product features at this year’s CV Show. TruTac announced it will be re-launching and re-branding their market leading tachograph analysis as TruAnalysis. This product was formally known as TruControl

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