Leading Scottish quarrying and supply company, Tillicoultry Quarries, has implemented a Continental construction tyres only policy following several months of practical on-the-job testing. Speaking from its company’s Kincardine site in Fife, Craig Wilson, Site & Transport Manager, said, “For a long time we had run a combination of remoulds and ‘budget’ tyres. We were experiencing significant downtime however, as well as the added costs of driver waiting, mechanic call outs and delayed deliveries, so we implemented a thorough review of our tyre policy. At about that time, our latest batch of Scanias came in with
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The weather may be unpredictable but being warm throughout the winter months needn’t be. Dickies’ sensational range of winter warmers includes a range of gorgeously comforting fleeces such as the Brookton, which is perfect when you need lots of pockets: there’s one on the sleeve, one on the chest and another two hip pockets
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The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that plans are moving forward with the Silvertown Tunnel proposal, providing a much-needed new crossing in south-east London thereby easing traffic pressure on the Blackwall Tunnel. It will also support freight and delivery businesses by providing a more resilient, reliable and efficient road network
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Wincanton has adopted Paragon’s fleXipod proof of delivery and fulfilment solution for its multi-client home delivery operation to help enhance the consumer experience and streamline workflow processes. Wincanton plans on using the system across its delivery operation that is responsible for handling more than 200,000 furniture deliveries a year.
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The Road Haulage Association is saddened to learn of the death of an illegal migrant found in the back of an HGV after it stopped at a lorry park on the A20 in Kent, on Tuesday morning
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Improved visibility is high on the agenda for DAF Trucks at Freight in the City Expo in November with pride of place on its show stand going to a CF 440 FAD low-height 8×4 rigid tipper, featuring low-mounted cab and a ‘ClearView’ passenger door window
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Leading ferry company Stena Line is adding additional freight capacity to its busy Belfast-Liverpool service in support of the retail sector as it starts to ramp up for its key pre-Christmas trading period.
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Upwards on 75 exhibitors at the Auto Trade EXPO will be displaying the “Truck Competence” sign, signifying that the company offers a range of products or services of interest to the haulage sector
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3G vehicle cameras are playing a crucial role in minimising insurance claims, with some fleet operators already achieving claim cost savings of up to 50 per cent. This was the view of speakers at the Claims Technology Seminar, a joint event held by Intelligent Telematics, Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems for over 45 professionals from the fleet and insurance sectors. However, the presenters also highlighted the importance of having the right processes in place to make best use of the technology and take advantage of first notification of loss (FNOL)
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As part of its planned business expansion in the UK, Seven Telematics has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wiggins, who joins the UK sales team at the Newark based manufacturer in the role of Business Development Executive
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