Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Load securing guidance from FTA

    on Apr 20, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Load securing guidance from FTA

    Methods of securing loads, improving compliance and load securing standards will be in focus at the forthcoming FTA Fleet Engineer conference.  

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  • CV aligner creates a stir at CV Show

    on Apr 19, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on CV aligner creates a stir at CV Show

    The Hunter wheel alignment system for commercial vehicles, is creating quite a stir on the Pro-Align stand at the CV Show last week

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  • FTA criticises decision to stop university transport courses

    on Apr 19, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA criticises decision to stop university transport courses

    The FTA has said that the decision by Ulster University to discontinue transport courses will be a huge loss to the local transport and logistics sector, could hamper safety and compliance standards, and would be extremely detrimental to the economy

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  • Transport Awards 2015 recognises freight industry achievements

    on Apr 13, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport Awards 2015 recognises freight industry achievements

    The Transport Awards, now in its thirteenth year, has again recognised the hard work and outstanding success that is taking place within the freight industry at its annual awards ceremony. Organised by Transport Exchange Group, operator of the largest and fastest-growing freight exchanges within the UK and Ireland, the event recognises the previous year’s achievements amongst 3,500 courier and haulage member businesses

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  • IRU participates in Transformers project

    on Apr 8, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRU participates in Transformers project

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is participating in the Transformers project, a co-funded EU research project aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative and energy efficient truck-trailer combinations

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  •  Volvo unveils new heavy-duty bumper edition FH

    on Apr 8, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on  Volvo unveils new heavy-duty bumper edition FH

    Volvo Trucks is strengthening the Volvo FH offer by introducing a new heavy-duty bumper. The reinforced front makes the truck more suitable for rugged roads and rougher applications, such as construction work and timber transportation. The Volvo FH with heavy duty bumper will be unveiled at the Intermat exhibition in Paris from April 20th-25th

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  • Armstrong chooses Gray & Adams

    on Apr 7, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Armstrong chooses Gray & Adams

    Latest additions to the semi-trailer fleet at Leicestershire-based Armstrong Logistics are 25 dry freight boxes built by the UK’s premier manufacturer of temperature-controlled transport equipment

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  • Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) is first for service

    on Apr 7, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) is first for service

    Northern Ireland’s Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van (NI) has underlined its position as a leading provider of round-the-clock back-up to local operators, by lifting the manufacturer’s coveted Truck Customer Service Dealer of the Year Award

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  • TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys ride again for charity

    on Apr 7, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys ride again for charity

    Following the enormous success of last year’s inaugural three-day charity bike ride from Manchester to Amsterdam that raised over £20,000, TIP’s ‘Fat Bottomed Boys’ are once again hitting the road in May this year, with a follow up charity bike ride that will cover the 320 kms from Manchester to Galway

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  • Michelin launches premium protection for X Works tyres

    on Apr 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Michelin launches premium protection for X Works tyres

    Michelin is so confident in the durability of its on/off-road X Works tyre range, it has launched a guarantee to protect customers from the financial risk of accidental tyre damage

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