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RHA says sat-nav choice a matter of common sense

on Jan 29, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA says sat-nav choice a matter of common sense

The Road Haulage Association is suporting the view of the Local Government Association that satellite navigation systems, designed for cars, are not suitable for use in heavy goods vehicles. However, the RHA does not agree with the proposal that legislation be brought in to make it compulsory for all lorry drivers who use sat-navs to use commercial devices and the Association will be inviting the LGA to meet to discuss this further

Longer semi-trailer trial demonstrates safety and environmental benefits – says FTA

on Jan 26, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Longer semi-trailer trial demonstrates safety and environmental benefits – says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in the UK has welcomed news that the Department for Transport (DfT)’s will be extending the numbers in its Longer Semi-Trailer (LST) trial this year.

New TRP eCatalogue

on Jan 25, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on New TRP eCatalogue

DAF Trucks and PACCAR Parts has unveiled the brand-new TRP eCatalogue. As well as carrying a total of more than 70,000 parts for all makes of trucks and trailers, the online catalogue is now also available in no fewer than 17 languages. The TRP eCatalogue can be found at www.trpparts.com

FTA’s five-point plan to keep Britain trading

on Jan 25, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA’s five-point plan to keep Britain trading

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has drawn up five priorities for customs and border arrangements to keep Britain trading post Brexit

Driver First Assist – training HGV drivers to make the difference

on Jan 24, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Driver First Assist – training HGV drivers to make the difference

The Road Haulage Association is pleased to support Driver First Assist (DFA) – a much-needed life-saving road safety initiative supported nationally by all three emergency services

Driver First Assist – training HGV drivers to make the difference

on Jan 24, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driver First Assist – training HGV drivers to make the difference

The Road Haulage Association is pleased to support Driver First Assist (DFA) – a much-needed life-saving road safety initiative supported nationally by all three emergency services

200 fully funded Traineeships & Apprenticeships on offer for FTA members

on Jan 24, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on 200 fully funded Traineeships & Apprenticeships on offer for FTA members

Pressures on the freight and logistics industry to deliver goods to increasingly tight timescales are being heightened by shortages of skilled HGV drivers. In fact, the industry estimates that there could be up to 35,000 vacancies for trained operators across the country

New addition to MAN Truck & Bus sales team

on Jan 24, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on New addition to MAN Truck & Bus sales team

Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed Mark Lennox to the role of sales executive in Northern Ireland, covering Counties Tyrone, Antrim and Derry And the 34-year-old, from Cookstown in Co Tyrone, has got off to a flying start – selling three trucks in his first three months

Protecting border arrangement is key – says FTA Ireland

on Jan 24, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Protecting border arrangement is key – says FTA Ireland

The importance of nurturing Ireland’s special border arrangement with the UK was top of the agenda at an all-island meeting on the impact of Brexit on Monday