Tyre manufacturer Michelin has reported that demand for truck tyres on the replacement market is continuing to show a steady shift to 315/70 R 22.5 fitments – driven by the growth of Euro VI registrations and operators realising the total cost of ownership benefits offered over traditional low aspect ratio 295/80 R 22.5 tyres. The [&hellip
Read More »The Road Haulage Association has strongly criticised the European Commission’s decision to challenge the legality of the HGV road user levy, introduced two years ago. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: ‘This challenge is nonsense. The levy breaks neither the letter nor spirit of EU law. Brussels was fully briefed during its design and implementation – [&hellip
Read More »Paragon Software Systems, the UK’s leading provider of routing and scheduling software, has boosted its hotline team with the appointment of two additional analysts, increasing the full-time team to six. The expansion will further Paragon’s ability to offer a specialised hotline service to its growing global client base, helping customers overcome the complex transport and [&hellip
Read More »The BrakeSafe portable brake tester with printer, which was on display this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham this week is ideal for use on commercial vehicle roadworthiness safety inspections. Workshops and fleet operators can now provide test results that show the vehicle and trailer’s brakes meet the required brake efficiency standards for [&hellip
Read More »Goodyear is re-launching its commercial vehicle website across all countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in local languages to help fleet operators select the truck tyres and truck tyre-related services to suit their operations and reduce operating costs. The new designed website truck.goodyear.eu, which is available now, also gives useful advice to help vehicle [&hellip
Read More »HGV drivers will be taking to their bikes in Belfast as part of a scheme aimed at improving safety for all road users. Last year the Freight Transport Association joined forces with walking and cycling charity Sustrans to create Safe Urban Driving – a best practice training programme to help prevent collisions with vulnerable road users in an [&hellip
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Friday 25th March was a momentous occasion for Moira, Co. Armagh-based haulier, Bradford Transport, as it was the day that they purchased their first ever brand new truck in over 30 years of operation
Read More »Friday 25th March was a momentous occasion for Moira, Co. Armagh-based haulier, Bradford Transport, as it was the day that they purchased their first ever brand new truck in over 30 years of operation. The stunning Volvo FH540 XL Globetrotter was supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Dealer for Northern Ireland, Dennison Commercials Ltd, and [&hellip
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Vehicle CCTV specialists SmartWitness has launched a range of new products at the Commercial Vehicle Show this week. They include VanProtect, TruckProtect, new HD multi-camera systems, plus SmartMail and SmartView – improved access to real-time information
Read More »Vehicle CCTV specialists SmartWitness has launched a range of new products at the Commercial Vehicle Show this week. They include VanProtect, TruckProtect, new HD multi-camera systems, plus SmartMail and SmartView – improved access to real-time information. Award-winning SmartWitness is also launching a loyalty scheme for existing customers. Managing director Craig Lamont said: “We are very excited to be [&hellip
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