Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • NewCold chooses Buffaload double-deckers

    on Mar 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on NewCold chooses Buffaload double-deckers

    NewCold, the deep frozen storage and distribution specialist has added a number of temperature controlled double-deck trailers to its fleet which, says the company, will bring further efficiencies to its recently opened cold storage facility in Wakefield

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  • SmartWitness set to launch VanProtect at Commercial Vehicle Show

    on Mar 1, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on SmartWitness set to launch VanProtect at Commercial Vehicle Show

     Vehicle CCTV specialists SmartWitness is launching a bespoke “van cam” safety product aimed at commercial vehicles ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 tonnes

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  • IRHA supports UK haulier

    on Feb 29, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRHA supports UK haulier

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has pledged its full support for the action that the driver of a HGV operator in the UK is taking after receiving a £10,000 fine for detection of five refugees in his trailer

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  • Clearing Calais Jungle camp – a step in the right direction  

    on Feb 25, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Clearing Calais Jungle camp – a step in the right direction  

    Responding to a court ruling in favour of the French Government’s plan to clear part of the Calais migrant camp known as the ‘Jungle’ has been described as a step in the right direction, but not the complete solution – by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today

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  • Descartes to showcase SmartAlerts at CV Show

    on Feb 25, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Descartes to showcase SmartAlerts at CV Show

    Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, will showcase the new SmartAlerts enhancement to its SmartCompliance Software-as-a-Service products at this year’s Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show

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  • DVSA publishes new guidance on fitting vehicle side guards

    on Feb 24, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on DVSA publishes new guidance on fitting vehicle side guards

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published new guidance on fitting side guards, which are also known as lateral protection devices (LPDs)

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  • Bridgestone Tyres sponsors FTA Driver of the Year contest

    on Feb 23, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Bridgestone Tyres sponsors FTA Driver of the Year contest

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is looking for the country’s top truck driver for the FTA Truck Driver of the Year (18-tonne) 2016 competition sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres

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  • TruTac is just the job for FlexPlus recruitment

    on Feb 23, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TruTac is just the job for FlexPlus recruitment

    FlexPlus, one of the Midland’s leading driver recruitment agencies, has selected TruTac the transportation software and tachograph analysis specialists as their compliance service providers. After an in-depth selection process FlexPlus chose TruTac because of their impressive technical support and innovative product range

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  • HGV UK Online now live

    on Feb 22, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on HGV UK Online now live

    Welcome to the February edition of HGV UK Online magazine. In this edition we learn that the FTA has published a new edition of its legal guide. The FTA also wants the government to push ahead with a new river crossing on the Thames

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  • Thief frames himself with vehicle camera recording

    on Feb 22, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Thief frames himself with vehicle camera recording

    A blundering thief was framed when he inadvertently recorded himself trying to remove a 3G vehicle camera and tracking system from a stolen Renault Traffic van. The van, fitted with Intelligent Telematics’ IT1000 device, was taken while parked in Fincham, Liverpool, and driven to a field behind houses in the Huyton area. However, Merseyside Police was able quickly locate the vehicle using tracking date and then use footage to confirm the identity of the thief

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