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  • TIP previews two new added value initiatives at CV Show

    on Apr 5, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TIP previews two new added value initiatives at CV Show

    Continuing with its long-term support of the CV Show, TIP Trailer Services will be previewing two new initiatives at this year’s show. TIP is introducing !inspect and FleetRemote for the first time in the

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  • TIP previews two new added value initiatives at CV Show

    on Apr 5, 16 • in General News, News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP previews two new added value initiatives at CV Show

    Continuing with its long-term support of the CV Show, TIP Trailer Services will be previewing two new initiatives at this year’s show. TIP is introducing !inspect and FleetRemote for the first time in the UK. !inspect is an App using the camera of mobile devices, which enables logistics professionals to visually report the condition of trailers to a central administrative [&hellip

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  • Goodyear reinvents the truck tyre

    on Apr 5, 16 • in General News, Goodyear KMAX tyres, News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Goodyear reinvents the truck tyre

    Goodyear is reinventing the truck tyre with the launch of a completely new industry size: the low profile Goodyear KMAX S steer tyre in the dimension 375/45R22.5.  In addition to this industry innovation, the leading tyre manufacturer further broadens its portfolio with another low profile tyre: the Goodyear KMAX D drive axle tyre in size [&hellip

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  • Mega truck debuts in Spain

    on Apr 4, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mega truck debuts in Spain

    A mega truck, a 25.25 metre long truck with a maximum hauling capacity of 60 tonnes has made its first Spanish road and motorway journey between Palau-solità i Plegamans (Barcelona) and Martorell. The maiden voyage was promoted by the Catalan Automotive Industry Cluster (CIAC) with the participation of SEAT as project leader, Grupo Sesé, CIMALSA, Grupo Carreras, Tecnicarton and SF Consultants

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  • Mega truck debuts in Spain

    on Apr 4, 16 • in General News, News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mega truck debuts in Spain

    A mega truck, a 25.25 metre long truck with a maximum hauling capacity of 60 tonnes has made its first Spanish road and motorway journey between Palau-solità i Plegamans (Barcelona) and Martorell. The maiden voyage was promoted by the Catalan Automotive Industry Cluster (CIAC) with the participation of SEAT as project leader, Grupo Sesé, CIMALSA, [&hellip

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  • RHA asks why were HGV drivers at Calais left unprotected?

    on Mar 31, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA asks why were HGV drivers at Calais left unprotected?

    The past 24 hours have seen a further serious breakdown in law and order at Calais as approximately 150 migrants, some armed with iron bars, attempted to board UK-bound trucks heading towards the Eurotunnel and resulted in the tragic death of a migrant as a result of being hit by an heavy goods vehicle

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  • RHA asks why were HGV drivers at Calais left unprotected?

    on Mar 31, 16 • in General News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA asks why were HGV drivers at Calais left unprotected?

    The past 24 hours have seen a further serious breakdown in law and order at Calais as approximately 150 migrants, some armed with iron bars, attempted to board UK-bound trucks heading towards the Eurotunnel and resulted in the tragic death of a migrant as a result of being hit by an heavy goods vehicle. It appears [&hellip

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  • Paragon continues support for streetscape

    on Mar 31, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon continues support for streetscape

    Paragon Software Systems, the UK’s leading provider of routing and scheduling solutions, has continued its support of award-winning social enterprise Streetscape. As a result, the company will be sponsoring two new apprentices within the South London initiative, which aims to train long-term unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 25 in landscape gardening

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  • IRHA set to hold annual conference in Wexford

    on Mar 29, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRHA set to hold annual conference in Wexford

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is set to hold its AGM and annual conference at the Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, April 15-

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  • Scania enhances road safety in city centres

    on Mar 23, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Scania enhances road safety in city centres

    In response to the challenge to reduce risk and afford greater protection to vulnerable road users, Scania – the UK’s market-leading eight-wheel tipper supplier – has worked with its industry-partners and academic research bodies to develop a new standard for tippers operating within our city centres.  Equipped with a lightweight Wilcox body, the vehicle has been specified for applications where it is anticipated that 90-95 percent of the vehicle’s driving-time will be on the public highway.  The first public showing of the truck was at the CLOCS Exhibition staged at ExCel London on 23 March

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