Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • RHA Chief witnesses Calais mayhem

    on Jul 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA Chief witnesses Calais mayhem

    The Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), Richard Burnett made the trip to Calais on Tuersday to witness for himself the appalling conditions under which UK hauliers are currently operating

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  • FTA members come to the rescue of stranded truckers

    on Jul 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA members come to the rescue of stranded truckers

    Freight Transport Association members have stepped in to help fellow truckers who are stuck in Operation Stack on the M20 in Kent

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  • Two drivers face six month driving suspensions

    on Jun 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Two drivers face six month driving suspensions

    Two  HGV  drivers  are  facing six month driving suspensions after carrying illegal  alcohol  loads  –  evading total tax and duty revenue of more than £70,

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  • Transport Exchange Group expands telematics integration with Causeway  

    on Jun 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport Exchange Group expands telematics integration with Causeway  

    Causeway recently teamed up with Transport Exchange Group to help members turn empty vehicle capacity into profit. Members of Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange can now further take advantage of live vehicle data using Causeway’s telematics software to better promote empty vehicles and provide live load updates to trading partners

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  •   Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent

    on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on   Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent

    Sales of CCTV cameras for British HGV fleets has shot up 20 per cent due to the growing problem of illegal immigrants breaking into lorries at French ports

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  • Traffic Commissioner warns on use of magnets

    on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Traffic Commissioner warns on use of magnets

    The  Traffic  Commissioner,  Nick  Jones,  has  warned  drivers,  transport managers  and  operators  they  face  serious regulatory action if they are found to be using magnets to evade drivers’ hours rules

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  • FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

    on Jun 29, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for Budget fuel tax cut

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Chancellor to freeze or cut fuel duty ahead of Wednesday’s FairFuelUK event at the House of Commons

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  • Intelligent Telematics launches mobile app for instant access to crash footage

    on Jun 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics launches mobile app for instant access to crash footage

    Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of 3G vehicle camera and tracking Solutions to the road transport and fleet sectors, has launched a mobile app that will enable operators to better monitor the wellbeing and status of vehicles and employees. Suitable for both iOS and Android devices, the application will provide instant notification of any road collisions along with access to video footage of the event taken from the 3G forward-facing camera fitted in the vehicle

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  • TIP strengthens UK management team

    on Jun 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on TIP strengthens UK management team

    Leading trailer company TIP Trailer Services has announced, with immediate effect, that UK Commercial Director Mike Furnival has been promoted to the new position of Managing Director for TIP in the UK and Ireland, whilst TIP’s European Marketing Director Karl Davies has now returned to the company’s UK and Ireland operation as its new Commercial Director

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  • In-cab camera benefits explained

    on Jun 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on In-cab camera benefits explained

    In-cab cameras have been around for over 10 years now but there are still many, very different views about this technology. As with most technology, this equipment has moved on tremendously during this period with some state-of-the-art cameras now in the market place. However, there are still mixed views from the logistics industry and insurance companies about the best use and benefits provided by in-cab cameras. So, are the benefits of in-cab cameras over stated or under appreciated

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