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Alliance of British Drivers welcomes HGV speed limit increase

on Apr 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Alliance of British Drivers welcomes HGV speed limit increase

The Alliance of British Drivers has welcomed the increases in speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on single-carriageway and dual-carriageway roads, which come into effect today (6 April). The limits increase from 40 to 50 mph (single carriageways), and from 50 to 60 mph (dual carriageways)

AGM Telematics to launch routeMaster at the CV Show

on Apr 2, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on AGM Telematics to launch routeMaster at the CV Show

AGM Telematics, the Corby based vehicle tracking and fleet management specialists are launching a new cloud-based modular system at this year’s CV Show which, says the company, is set to become an industry standard for efficient planning, dispatch and tracking for most delivery fleets

Change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety

on Apr 2, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety

The change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety for all road users – is the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

DVSA issues guidance on transporting loads securely

on Mar 31, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on DVSA issues guidance on transporting loads securely

New guidance has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help vehicle operators transport loads securely

Dramatic crash footage caught on SmartWitness camera

on Mar 31, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Dramatic crash footage caught on SmartWitness camera

A female doctor who was rushing to work caused a horrifying head-on smash captured on a dash cam. She had to be airlifted to hospital after driving straight into the path of a car driven by retired engineer Colin Kay

Had an accident. Are you still fully covered by your insurance?

on Mar 24, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Had an accident. Are you still fully covered by your insurance?

There is a question all lorry drivers need to ask themselves: ‘Have I been involved in a road traffic accident while driving my LGV at work?’

Dunlop extends TreadMax premium retread truck tyre range

on Mar 24, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Dunlop extends TreadMax premium retread truck tyre range

Goodyear Dunlop has introduced four new Dunlop TreadMax mold cure retreaded tyres to the market. The new company own processed retreads are in the Dunlop SP444, SP372 and SP472 lines and are developed according to the company’s ‘Multiple Life Cycle’ approach. This enables truck and bus operators to extend the life of their tyres and help reduce their Total Cost of Ownership, maximising their tyre investment

65 Krone units for Bakro

on Mar 23, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on 65 Krone units for Bakro

Bakro International Transport Ltd has taken delivery of 65 trailers fronm Krone Trailers. Managing Director of Bakro, Robin Kraijo received the first semi-trailers, all equipped for RoRo ferry traffic, in Werlte and took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive tour of the factory

OBS Logistics launches Vehub mobile app

on Mar 23, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on OBS Logistics launches Vehub mobile app

OBS Logistics will launch its VEhub mobile app for vehicle management at the forthcoming CV Show.

FTA conference to focus on health and safety in logistics

on Mar 23, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA conference to focus on health and safety in logistics

Judith Hackitt CBE, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, will be giving an overview of the HSE’s key messages at the Freight Transport Association’s forthcoming Safety in Logistics Conference, which takes place in Birmingham in June.