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Forth Road Bridge closure will have a massive cost impact

on Dec 8, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Forth Road Bridge closure will have a massive cost impact

The Road Haulage Association (rhanews) is deeply concerned that the Scottish Government does not seem to fully appreciate the economic impact that the closure of the Forth Road Bridge will have on the haulage industry in Scotland

Pass rates for annual test continue to improve

on Dec 7, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Pass rates for annual test continue to improve

First time pass rates for lorry and bus annual tests have increased for the third year running, according to new figures published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

SDC secures two year trailer order from TOM Vehicle Rental

on Dec 3, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on SDC secures two year trailer order from TOM Vehicle Rental

Quality prevails at TOM Vehicle Rental with the introduction of 155 new SDC Trailers as part of the company’s ongoing £130million investment. The deal was welcomed by manufacturer SDC which specialises in innovative and bespoke trailer engineering, providing a trailer solution that “fits” their customer’s needs

Michelin tyre strategy pays off for Scottish Fire and Rescue service

on Dec 3, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Michelin tyre strategy pays off for Scottish Fire and Rescue service

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is benefiting from improved tyre life, durability and traction for its frontline appliances after adopting the latest generation truck tyres

Town and Country chooses routeMASTER telematics

on Dec 2, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Town and Country chooses routeMASTER telematics

Town and Country Haulage, the transport arm of Town and Country Aggregates has reduced fuel bills and cut maintenance costs since installing routeMASTER telematics fleet control from

Walker Logistics announces senior appointment

on Dec 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Walker Logistics announces senior appointment

Berkshire-based fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics, appointed Colin Blackall to the position of Senior Operations Manager. Colin began his career in logistics in 1996 with Sainsburys and has held senior operations management roles with Entertainment UK, Ann Summers and

Renault Trucks presents two major zero-emission innovations

on Dec 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks presents two major zero-emission innovations

Renault Trucks is attending the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), where it is presenting two major innovations for the transport sector – an all-electric 4.5-tonne Maxity Electric vehicle operating with a hydrogen fuel cell and a 16-tonne Range D all-electric truck currently being tested under actual operating conditions on behalf of Guerlain in Paris

FTA says roadwork ban will speed Christmas deliveries

on Nov 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says roadwork ban will speed Christmas deliveries

The Freight Transport Association says a ban on roadworks on major routes in Northern Ireland over Christmas and the New Year will be of huge benefit to transport operators at their busiest time of year

Bernard Matthews chooses Schmitz Cargobull

on Nov 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Bernard Matthews chooses Schmitz Cargobull

Norfolk-based poultry producer Bernard Matthews has taken delivery of six new Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers just in time for Christmas. The new reefers will replace older trailers as the company prepares for its busiest season

Logistics needs Government support – says FTA

on Nov 26, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Logistics needs Government support – says FTA

The logistics industry needs the full support of the government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said, following publication today of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the fifth carbon budget (2028-2032).