Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • TyrePal helps hauliers save money

    on Feb 9, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TyrePal helps hauliers save money

    TyrePal provides TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) to businesses, freight carriers and commercial fleet operators, saving money and reduce accidents by monitoring tyre pressures

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  • FTA says cycle proposals must consider all road users

    on Feb 8, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says cycle proposals must consider all road users

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Mayor of London’s proposals for major new bike routes across the capital must consider the impact on all road users

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  • Better enforcement needed to combat drivers using mobile phones says FTA

    on Feb 8, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Better enforcement needed to combat drivers using mobile phones says FTA

    Responding to proposed changes to penalties on drivers using a hand-held mobile phone, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that better enforcement is needed before penalties are increased.  

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  • London transport plan should involve freight – says FTA

    on Feb 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on London transport plan should involve freight – says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s Vision for London offers the opportunity for the freight and logistics industry to help deliver many of its objectives

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  • RHA Calais incident reporting line now breaks down language barrier

    on Feb 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA Calais incident reporting line now breaks down language barrier

    The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) continues to engage with UK-bound hauliers experiencing abuse, intimidation and attacks from migrants at Calais. As part of that engagement, the Association has extended the scope of its 24/7 Incident Reporting Line. It now uses technology that can instantly recognise a wide range of languages. Details of every call received can be now be logged accurately

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  • TMD launches CV spare parts catalogue

    on Feb 1, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TMD launches CV spare parts catalogue

    TMD Friction has launched its new and even more user-friendly Textar spare parts catalogue for commercial vehicles
. The 2016 Textar spare parts catalogue provides a full overview of Textar’s product range for commercial vehicles. It contains a comprehensive reference list as well as detailed drawings and illustrations

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  • VisionTrack launches next generation 3G vehicle cameras for fleets

    on Jan 28, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on VisionTrack launches next generation 3G vehicle cameras for fleets

     VisionTrack has launched a new 3G vehicle camera that is capable of transmitting footage using extremely low amounts of data, making 3G cameras an affordable technology solution to aid road safety initiatives and protect against fraudulent claims

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  • RHA welcomes proposal for Lower Thames crossing  

    on Jan 26, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes proposal for Lower Thames crossing  

      The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the Lower Thames Crossing consultation, published by the Department for Transport

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  • FTA says Stanford West is best option for new lorry area

    on Jan 25, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says Stanford West is best option for new lorry area

    A year ago today thousands of trucks were stranded on the M20 in Kent in Operation Stack due to closure of the Channel Tunnel. Twelve months on Highways England is consulting on alternatives to the motorway queuing system and the Freight Transport Association (FTA)is backing a lorry area at Stanford West

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  • Paragon lends helping hand to St Gemma’s Hospice  

    on Jan 19, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon lends helping hand to St Gemma’s Hospice  

    Paragon has teamed up with St Gemma’s Hospice to help collect and recycle more than 1,400 unwanted Christmas trees in and around the city of Leeds. The Dorking-based company supported the annual disposal service by coordinating a team of 11 volunteer drivers, using its leading routing and scheduling software. As a result, the Hospice has raised over £14,000, which will be used to provide vital care for terminally ill people in West Yorkshire

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